{"product_id":"the-basic-laws-of-human-stupidity-by-carlo-m-cipolla","title":"The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity By Carlo M. Cipolla","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE ONLY ECONOMIC MODEL YOU’LL EVER NEED TO NAVIGATE A BAFFLING WORLD.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHave you ever looked at the state of the world—or just sat through a particularly unreasonable meeting—and wondered how things could possibly be this chaotic? You aren't alone. In this brilliant, hilarious, and slightly alarming international bestseller, the late economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla identifies the most powerful, destructive force in human history: the force of human stupidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eMoving beyond simple frustration, Cipolla provides a rigorous (and riotously funny) economic model to detect, understand, and neutralize the \"stupid\" people who hinder our collective welfare. Whether you are dealing with baffling political realities, difficult colleagues, or that awkward family dinner, this book offers the ultimate intellectual armor. It is a vital, quick read that manages to be both profoundly insightful and deeply cynical—the perfect guide for surviving in a world that often seems to defy logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-read:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Cult Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e Renowned for its sharp wit and unconventional wisdom, it is a book that readers return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Unique Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e Applies the tools of economic history to one of the most frustrating aspects of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHilarious \u0026amp; Timely:\u003c\/b\u003e While based on rigorous thought, it is an incredibly accessible and entertaining read that makes sense of the \"shambolic\" nature of human affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYour Secret Weapon:\u003c\/b\u003e Arm yourself with the knowledge of Cipolla’s Five Laws and gain a new, clearer perspective on the people and systems around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eArm yourself with logic. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eThe Basic Laws of Human Stupidity\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52498458149147,"sku":null,"price":339.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/712urEuNkzL._SL1500.jpg?v=1783596707","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/the-basic-laws-of-human-stupidity-by-carlo-m-cipolla","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}