Why do world leaders repeat the mistakes of the past? How does a strong team end up making an obviously poor decision? Why does it sometimes feel like our phones are making us dumber? In an overwhelming and chaotic world, we tend to attribute such behaviour to human stupidity, without thinking about what it really means or why even the smartest people sometimes behave in ''stupid'' ways. Through a series of powerful, practical exercises and a deep dive into 12 spheres of our everyday lives, including how we communicate, work and set goals, author and philosopher Igor Sibaldi shows you how to: Challenge the social norms we take for granted Overcome self-limiting fears Turn obstacles into opportunities Rich with examples from history, psychology, philosophy and more, How Not To Be Stupid is a reflective guide to questioning our biases - and arming ourselves against stupidity along the way.

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Igor Sibaldi

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From bestselling author and speaker, Igor Sibaldi, this is a radical new approach to understanding stupidity.

We are surrounded by stupidity. Yet we rarely ask what it really means or where it comes from. If we can identify that someone else is stupid, there's a good chance that we are not. That's enough for most people.

In this provocative exploration of human behaviour, philosopher and bestselling author Igor Sibaldi argues that stupidity is not a lack of intelligence, but an inability to look beyond social norms and think for ourselves. He examines twelve core spheres of life - including everyday communication, wealth, work and setting goals - and uses wit and irony to help you arm yourself against stupidity in each.

An essential toolkit if you're tired of living on autopilot, How Not To Be Stupid delves into how psychology, religion, history and culture influence your perception of yourself and your place in society.

Challenge your biases, turn obstacles into opportunities and take back control.