The actions of the Trump administration on several fronts exhibit scientifically defined features of stupidity of many kinds.
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Truly ignorant individuals lack introspection and stubbornly cling to their irrational opinions.
Our age of agnosis is increasingly coming into contact in ways beyond historical standards and recorded memory. Empathy, not apathy, is needed now more than ever before.
There is no particular ‘type’ of stupid person. Anyone can behave stupidly, especially in unfamiliar environments.
It’s always tempting to chalk political disagreements up to intelligence – but we have to resist.
When all the evidence points in one direction, people can quite happily go the other. Whether it’s Trump, Brexit or climate change.
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