{"product_id":"the-basic-laws-of-human-stupidity","title":"The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity","description":"INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world\n\n\"A masterly book\" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan • \"A classic\" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times\n\nThroughout history, a powerful 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 world's most powerful boardrooms to your local bar.\n\nIt is human stupidity.\n\nCarlo M. Cipolla, noted professor of economic history at the UC Berkeley, created this vitally important book in order to detect and neutralize its threat. Both hilarious and dead serious, it will leave you better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or your next dinner with your in-laws.\n\nThe Laws:\n\n1. Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us.\n2. The probability that a certain person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person.\n3. A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person while deriving no gain and even possibly incurring losses themselves.\n4. Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals.\n5. A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0385546475\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0385546475.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Cipolla, Carlo M.|Taleb, Nassim Nicholas\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256939380797,"sku":"BVV.0385546475.G","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0385546475-0.jpg?v=1780865913","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-basic-laws-of-human-stupidity","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}