How Long to Read The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity

How Long Does it Take to Read The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity?

It takes the average reader and 59 minutes to read The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"A masterly book" —Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "A classic" —Simon Kuper, Financial Times An economist explains five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness. It is more powerful than the Mafia or the military. It has global catastrophic effects and can be found anywhere from the world's most powerful boardrooms to your local bar. It is human stupidity. Carlo M. Cipolla, noted professor of economic history at the UC Berkeley, created this vitally important book in order to detect and neutralize its threat. Both hilarious and dead serious, it will leave you better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable colleagues, or your next dinner with your in-laws. The Laws: 1. Everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals among us. 2. The probability that a certain person is stupid is independent of any other characteristic of that person. 3. A stupid person is a person who causes losses to another person while deriving no gain and even possibly incurring losses themselves. 4. Non-stupid people always underestimate the damaging power of stupid individuals. 5. A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person.

How long is The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity?

The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla is 58 pages long, and a total of 14,964 words.

This makes it 20% the length of the average book. It also has 18% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 21 minutes to read The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity aloud.

What Reading Level is The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity?

The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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