Homo Idioticus: Why We Are Stupid and What to Do About It (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798992410815)

LOOK AROUND. . .

. . . and you will see human stupidity everywhere. We are not Homo sapiens or Homo economicus; we are Homo idioticus. Can you believe that:

- 10% of Americans use their phones during sex

- 40% of Americans reject the theory of evolution

- Nearly 40% of the world's population has not completed high school

- 86% of American teens cannot differentiate between fact and opinion

- IQs in developed countries have been declining since 1995

Drawing on examples ranging from military blunders to societal norms, Homo idioticus critiques our susceptibility to misinformation and poor judgment. It delves into the roots of this idiocy, from biology and societal norms to systemic flaws, using vivid historical and modern examples to illustrate our follies. With humor, compelling anecdotes, and a clear sense of urgency, the book challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human behavior.

It also provides inspiring strategies to overcome these pitfalls, championing ideas for fighting our own stupidity.