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Belief in UFOs and alien abduction stories as fact without credible evidence
Belief in extreme ideologies without nuance (e.g., anarchism or utopianism, religious)
Belief in their own version of history, ignoring evidence to the contrary.
Belief in the ultimate truth of their favorite philosopher or theory.
Belief in the "just world hypothesis" (everyone gets what they deserve).
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Belief in extreme ideologies without nuance (e.g., anarchism or utopianism, religious)
Belief in their own version of history, ignoring evidence to the contrary.
Belief in the ultimate truth of their favorite philosopher or theory.
Belief in the "just world hypothesis" (everyone gets what they deserve).
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Characteristics of Foolishness in the Theory
Egocentrism: Overestimating one’s abilities and dismissing others’ input.
Rigidity: Inability to adapt or accept alternative viewpoints.
Impulsivity: Acting without fully considering consequences.
Shortsightedness: Focus on immediate rewards rather than long-term outcomes.
Overconfidence: Misjudging one’s capacity to handle a situation.
— Jan 15, 2025 07:42AM
Egocentrism: Overestimating one’s abilities and dismissing others’ input.
Rigidity: Inability to adapt or accept alternative viewpoints.
Impulsivity: Acting without fully considering consequences.
Shortsightedness: Focus on immediate rewards rather than long-term outcomes.
Overconfidence: Misjudging one’s capacity to handle a situation.
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Smart people are not stupi, but they sure can be foolish " the imbalance theory of follishing"
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Ego and Identity
Protecting their identity as "smart" can lead to defensiveness or refusal to admit mistakes
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Protecting their identity as "smart" can lead to defensiveness or refusal to admit mistakes
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Financial Speculation
Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Gambling-like behavior in stock trading or pyramid schemes.
Cryptocurrency Frenzies: Investments driven by hype without understanding.
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Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Gambling-like behavior in stock trading or pyramid schemes.
Cryptocurrency Frenzies: Investments driven by hype without understanding.
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Cultural or Religious Extremism
Unquestioned Traditions: Practices that persist without rational or ethical reasoning.
Cult Gatherings: Blind faith in a leader or ideology without scrutiny
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Unquestioned Traditions: Practices that persist without rational or ethical reasoning.
Cult Gatherings: Blind faith in a leader or ideology without scrutiny
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Educational Institutions
Uninspired Classrooms: Lack of engagement from both teachers and students can perpetuate ignorance.
Peer Pressure: Teen environments where conformity overrides independent thinking.
Cheating Cultures: Focus on grades over actual learning.
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Uninspired Classrooms: Lack of engagement from both teachers and students can perpetuate ignorance.
Peer Pressure: Teen environments where conformity overrides independent thinking.
Cheating Cultures: Focus on grades over actual learning.
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Corporate Environments
Endless Meetings: Meetings without clear goals can foster groupthink or pointless discussions.
Office Gossip: Rumors thrive in environments where critical thinking is absent.
Short-Term Strategies: Pursuing immediate gains at the expense of long-term consequences.
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Endless Meetings: Meetings without clear goals can foster groupthink or pointless discussions.
Office Gossip: Rumors thrive in environments where critical thinking is absent.
Short-Term Strategies: Pursuing immediate gains at the expense of long-term consequences.
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Political Arenas
Populist Rallies: Oversimplified ideas or slogans appeal to emotions rather than critical thought.
Corruption Hotspots: Environments where personal gain trumps collective well-being.
Partisan Debates: Politicians prioritizing sound bites over substance.
— Jan 15, 2025 07:34AM
Populist Rallies: Oversimplified ideas or slogans appeal to emotions rather than critical thought.
Corruption Hotspots: Environments where personal gain trumps collective well-being.
Partisan Debates: Politicians prioritizing sound bites over substance.
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Public Gatherings
Crowds in Panic: People often make irrational decisions when caught in fear-driven stampedes or emergencies.
Rowdy Sporting Events: Extreme fan behavior can lead to violence or poor judgment.
Riots: Anger and mob mentality override rationality.
— Jan 15, 2025 07:34AM
Crowds in Panic: People often make irrational decisions when caught in fear-driven stampedes or emergencies.
Rowdy Sporting Events: Extreme fan behavior can lead to violence or poor judgment.
Riots: Anger and mob mentality override rationality.
