It is not a coincidence that politicians have developed this ardently simplist sensibility at a time when complexity is growing. Voters are simplists too. The

It is not a coincidence that politicians have developed this ardently simplist sensibility at a time when complexity is growing. Voters are simplists too. The article is jarring, as it seemingly describes the Dunning-Kruger Effect interspersed with other related cognitive biases, which are generally applicable to the society as a whole; which then is contrasted with the mile-wide-inch-deep philosophy of politicians, to segue into the hook of 'Simplism'. The vague 'elephant in the room, suggests that there will be more bull in the shop' type of writing is devoid of any incisive views. There is no identification of the group that are most accused of being simpletons, nor is there any real explanation of how/why they came into existence. Whilst politicians are dismissed by the virtue of having mysteriously acquired a new skill-set, even though it is their trade-craft to deliver platitudes, repeat meaningless slogans, spout ambiguous words, peddle fallacies, twist statistics, promise bottled unicorn farts etc.