Intellectual Morons: How Ideology Makes Smart People Fall for Stupid Ideas
"This is a book about morons. The morons that we'll meet don't have tobacco juice dripping from their chins, sunburned necks, or any other stereotypical manifestations of dimness. As the title suggests, Intellectual Morons focuses on cognitive elites who embarrass themselves by championing idiotic theories, beliefs, and opinions. It is a quite pedestrian occurrence for stupid people to fall for stupid ideas. More interesting, and of greater harm to society, is the phenomenon of smart people falling for stupid ideas. Ph.D.'s, high IQs, and intellectual honors are not antidotes to thickheadedness." . . .
The new policy that divides California taxpayers "California voters will face a critical financial decision this November as a controversial new wealth tax officially secures its place on the ballot. The measure, known as the California Billionaire Tax Act, introduces a stark policy dividing Californian taxpayers, forcing a high-stakes debate between progressive wealth redistribution and economic preservation. Sponsored by the coalition Billionaire Tax Now, the initiative aims to leverage the state's ultra-wealthy to shore up public services. However, it has exposed a massive rift within the state's political and financial leadership, pitting public sector unions against top tech entrepreneurs and even the state's own Democratic governor.
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