Homo Idioticus

Why We Are Stupid and What to Do about It

Cezary Pietrasik

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English

Belvedere Media
23 June 2025

Anthropology; Educational strategies & policy; Developmental biology

Humans are remarkable beings. We have mastered flight, cracked the genetic code, developed quantum mechanics and democracy, been to the moon, and may soon become a multi-planetary species.

Yet, despite these unparalleled achievements, we can still be...pretty stupid.

Can you believe that:

- 10% of Americans use their phones during sex

- 40% of Americans reject the theory of evolution

- IQs in developed countries have been declining since 1995

- 86% of American teens cannot differentiate between fact and opinion

In Homo Idioticus, renowned economist, investor, and entrepreneur, Cezary Pietrasik, explores the paradox of human intelligence and irrationality, delving into the roots of this idiocy, from biology to societal norms to systemic flaws, using vivid historical and modern examples to illustrate our follies.

With humor, compelling anecdotes, and a clear sense of urgency, the book challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about human behavior while also providing inspiring strategies to overcome these pitfalls and fight our own stupidity.

Through a compelling three-part examination, you'll discover:

- How? Societal, political, technological and economic factors that have led to and perpetuate our irrational behavior.

- Why? A combination of deep-seated biological, psychological, sociological and institutional factors that limit our cognitive ability and lead to suboptimal decision making.

- What to do about it? Practical, actionable strategies to foster smarter decision-making on both individual and societal levels - and save humanity from its own self-destruction.

Homo Idioticus offers a profound exploration of how humans can be their own worst enemies--and how we, both individually and collectively, can fight back. A must-read for anyone interested in a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.

--Cezary Pietrasik

By: Cezary Pietrasik
Imprint: Belvedere Media
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9798992410822
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 23 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cezary Pietrasik is a co- owner of Synerise, a global AI leader in predicting human behavior. Previously, he was the founder and CEO of a preventive health company, a private equity investor at Warburg Pincus, an investment banker at JPMorgan, and a consultant at McKinsey.