4 ms·

Bonhoeffer's theory of stupidty is relevant here: https://www.onthewing.org/user/Bonhoeffer%20-%20Theory%20of%20Stupidity.pdf https://www.onthewing.org/user/Bon

• sorcerer-mar 1y ago
  This is amazing, thank you for sharing! > The fact that the stupid person is often stubborn must not blind us to the fact that he is not independent. In conversation with him, one virtually feels that one is dealing not at all with a person, but with slogans, catchwords and the like, that have taken possession of him. He is under a spell, blinded, misused, and abused in his very being. I spend a lot of time (too much, apparently) chatting with MAGA folks and this is a stunningly accurate description. It really is just pre-programmed slogans. You see it now even in Congressional hearings of cabinet members, which is fucking horrifying.
  • grg0 1y ago
    The guy isn't a random broccoli either, he's got some history. If you found that interesting, you might want to check out his other works. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer
• reciprocity 1y ago
  I appreciate you posting this link.