Stupidity, warned Carlo Cipolla, wields more power than any organized gang or industrial military complex and seems to be a constant force in history. In other words, the non-stupid should never underestimate the role of stupidity in world events, writes Andrew Nikiforuk, Tyee contributing editor, for the Weekender. Published July 25, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/07/25/Triumph-of-Stupidity/

The Triumph of Stupidity

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