Homo Idioticus

We humans, have the most sophisticated brainpower in the animal kingdom but behave incredibly erratically. Despite our ability to split atom, re-engineer DNA and send people to Mars, in our daily lives we often act incredibly… stupid, even when having perfect access to information to make the right decisions.

Understanding this paradox and its causes became a bit of an obsession for me and led me to write “Homo idioticus”. This book is the work of love, a friendly, funny, yet rigorous analysis of our stupidity explained in a comforting belief that “we are all in it together”. When I say “we are stupid,” I wholly include myself in this statement.
You and I should not be afraid of admitting foolhardiness as many respectable people – from Isaac Newton and Steve Jobs to Mozart, Gandhi and Angela Merkel – have made terrible, stupid, decisions too.

It is a part of being human. So maybe it would be more appropriate if we called ourselves “Homo idioticus” rather than “Homo sapiens”…

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Homo Idioticus by Cezary Pietrasik is the perfect guide for anyone who’s ever wondered how humanity can invent space travel yet still argue that the Earth is flat. Equal parts hilarious and horrifying, this book dives into our collective genius – and our baffling stupidity – with wit sharper than Occam’s razor. Packed with wild facts, sobering truths, and just the right dose of hope, it’s a must-read for anyone ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even learn how to save us from ourselves.

Monique Giggy, Singularity Ventures