The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity: The International Bestseller by Carlo M. Cipo

Description: The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla, Nassim Nicholas Taleb A classic - Simon Kuper, Financial TimesBrilliant - James OBrien, author of How to be RightThe five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world.Since time immemorial, a powerful dark force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first UK and US publication of the classic international bestseller that set out to detect, understand and neutralise the most powerful dark force known to man- stupidity.A classic - Simon Kuper, Financial TimesBrilliant - James OBrien, author of How to be RightThe five laws that confirm our worst fears- stupid people can and do rule the world.Since time immemorial, a powerful dark force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the worlds most powerful boardrooms to your local pub. This is the immensely powerful force of human stupidity.Seeing the shambolic state of human affairs, and sensing the dark force at work behind it, Carlo M. Cipolla, the late, noted professor of economic history at the University of California, Berkeley, created a vitally important economic model that would allow us to detect, know and neutralise this threat- The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity.If youve ever found yourself despairing at the ubiquity of stupidity among even the most intellectual of people, then this hilarious, timely and slightly alarming little book is for you. Arm yourself in the face of baffling political realities, unreasonable colleagues or the unbridled misery of dinner with the in-laws with the first and only economic model for stupidity. Author Biography Carlo M. Cipolla (1922 - 2000) was an Italian economic historian, Fulbright Fellow and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Cipolla was elected as a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy in 1989 and awarded the International Balzan Prize for Economic History in 1995. He also held honorary degrees in Italy and Switzerland.His classic treatise The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity was first published in 1988 and has sold more than half a million copies worldwide in over ten languages. Review A classic * Simon Kuper, Financial Times *Brilliant. * James OBrien, author of How to be Right *A masterly book * Nassim Nicholas Taleb *This is a very funny book, but Carlo Cipollas underlying insight really matters: theres a lot of stupidity about, including in societys highest circles – and the stupid wield a surprising amount of power, because the rest of us can never guess what idiotic thing theyll do next. We need to get wise to stupidity, and Cipollas drily witty rules are a great place to start. * Oliver Burkeman *Cipollas subtle tongue-in-cheek humour made this book an underground classic in Italy. Today, under current worldwide political trends, it reads more like black humour. Keep in mind: reliable statistical data shows that 98% of the people seriously believe that they are far less stupid than the average. * Carlo Rovelli, author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics * Promotional The first UK and US publication of the classic international bestseller that set out to detect, understand and neutralise the most powerful dark force known to man- stupidity. Review Text "A classic" Review Quote Brilliant. Promotional "Headline" The first UK and US publication of the classic international bestseller that set out to detect, understand and neutralise the most powerful dark force known to man- stupidity. Details ISBN0753554836 Author Nassim Nicholas Taleb Publisher Ebury Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 0753554836 ISBN-13 9780753554838 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-10-24 Subtitle The International Bestseller Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 96 DEWEY 306.3 Short Title The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-24 AU Release Date 2019-10-24 NZ Release Date 2019-10-24 Imprint W H Allen Illustrator Andy Price Birth 1939 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Alternative 9780753554852 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145078214;

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