Why Smart People Believe Stupid Things: The Paradox of Intelligence
A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep. – Saul Bellow
This idea (originally by Gurwinder Bhogal) explores the paradox of why intelligent people sometimes believe irrational things.
It delves into the cognitive biases and societal factors that lead to this phenomenon and offers insights on how to avoid falling into the trap of delusion.
Wokeism and its implications
The rise of wokeism, an identitarian ideology, exemplifies how intelligent individuals can propagate and normalize irrational beliefs.