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Closer scrutiny will however reveal its realistic veracity. At first, the statement sounds trivial, vague and horribly ungenerous. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local bar. The first basic law of human stupidity asserts without ambiguity that: Always and inevitably everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals in circulation. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. "A masterly book" -Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" -Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the worldThroughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness.
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