I feel this, but more along the line of chosen ignorance rather than actual stupidity. Either a new topic us overwhelming or they worry\fear they'll get it "wrong". Also, being from the south, where so much has been politicized, they fear the tribal back lash of thinking for themselves. I don't know what's wrong with me, I was never the type to "go with it".
Well, that's the thing about average person. Half of them are below the average and other half is above.
It’s really dependent on how the curve of that average is defined. Linear? Bell curve? Logarithmic?
Edit: I’m gonna say most people are stupid. Either willfully or through no fault of their own. Good, objective education is one of the more difficult things to implement in society. There’s always people left out. There’s always people trying to twist it to their own agenda or narrative. There’s always people willing to flat make shit up and call it fact, either so they don’t have to change their own position or to influence others. Too many believe in or support intentionally wrong things and use that to “educate” people. It’s a real struggle to get the facts as correct as possible.
So yeah, I’m gonna vote that most people are stupid.
It's lower than 90% for sure, but I'd be comfortable putting the number at a solid 40%.
Amen brother or sister
I have no idea, but if so, I'm definitely in that 90%.
I think I'm part of that 90% without a doubt lol
And getting worse.
You are so generous ❤️ because i think 99% it's stupid
And when I see and feel people on important jobs just because they are parents or friends or friends from friends from someone on the top and not because they are right skilled for that job..... Then.... You smell the stupidity 10km far away And nowadays it's what you find on all companies 🤮
Holy crap this got more attention than I was bargaining for...
Well I know which half I'm in.
Reminds me of:
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