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Bonhoeffer‘s Theory of Stupidity

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Philosophy & ethicsPsychology & human behavior

What it is

An animated Sprouts video presenting Dietrich Bonhoeffer's argument that stupidity is more dangerous than evil, because reason cannot reach stupid people. It frames stupidity as a social and moral phenomenon.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters cite it when discussing Bonhoeffer's idea that stupidity is a moral failing rather than an intellectual one.

  • 1 people recommended it
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What HN commenters said

  1. “bad morals not low IQ, mind virus social more than individual”

    Explains Bonhoeffer's view that stupidity is a moral and social phenomenon, not low IQ.

    ljosifov, 2025-03 · Recommendation · in “The US stops sharing air quality data from embassies worldwide”

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Topics: bonhoeffer, stupidity, philosophy, ethics, sprouts

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