And yet stupidity, sadly, isn’t always so straightforward. It’s a concept that demands nuance. In order to be smart, we need to be aware of our own stupidness—to be reminded that we have much to learn. At the same time, we don’t want to feel so stupid that we give up, or grow cynical, or become disillusioned about what counts as “smart.” Similarly,... See more

Less than perfectly rational isn’t stupid.

The radical idea that people aren't stupid: OR, the toilet spoke and I understood the truth Adam Mastroianni 1.24.2023