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How Not To Be Stupid: The Transformative Power of Independent Thinking

كيف لا تكون غبياً: القوة التحويلية للتفكير المستقل

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We are surrounded by stupidity, yet we rarely question its true meaning or source. If we can pinpoint someone else's stupidity, it's likely we're not. This is enough for most people.

In this provocative exploration of human behavior, philosopher and best-selling author Igor Sibaldi argues that stupidity is not a lack of intelligence, but rather an inability to transcend social norms and think independently. Through twelve core areas of human experience—including communication, wealth, and overcoming fears—it is usedHumor and sarcasm to help you inoculate yourself against stupidity, challenge your biases, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

Examining some of the most influential ideas from psychology, theology, and history in engaging and concise chapters, this book is an essential toolkit for navigating the chaos of modern life.

How Not To Be Stupid: The Transformative Power of Independent Thinking
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PublisherPan MacmillanWebsite
Publisher Addresswebqueries@macmillan.co.uk
CountryBritain
Primary CategorySocial Studies
Published2026
LanguageEnglish (EN)
Pages208 pages
EditionThe first
ISBN9781035094974
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About Igor Sibaldi

**Igor Sibaldi** is an Italian writer, philosopher, philologist and scholar of theology. He is the author of several long selling novels and non-fiction books such as *I Maestri invisibili* (The Invisible Masters) and *Il libro degli Angeli* (The Book of Angels). He has translated *War and Peace* and other Russian classics, translated and commented on the *Gospel of John* from Greek and a large portion of *Genesis* from ancient Hebrew. Since 1997, he has held and attended over 1000 lectures and conferences in Italy, Switzerland and Central America, and he also directs and performs for the theatre. He is of Russian origin. *How Not to Be Stupid* is his first book to be translated into English.

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