Contents

Introduction

 

Part 1 - The downsides of intelligence

1 The rise and fall of the Termites

2 Entangled arguments

3 The curse of knowledge

 

Part 2 - Escaping the intelligence trap

4 Moral algebra

5 Your emotional compass

6 A bullshit detection kit

 

Part 3 - The art of successful learning

7 Tortoises and hares

8 The benefits of eating bitter

 

Part 4 - The folly and wisdom of the crowd

9 The makings of a ‘dream team’

10 Stupidity spreading like wildfire

 

Epilogue

Appendix: Taxonomies of Stupidity and Wisdom

Notes

Acknowledgements

Picture Credits