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Trump Confirms Decades Old Theory on How Ignorance Destroys Society
A theory proposed by Italian historian Carlo Cipolla 50 years ago has unexpectedly come to life in modern America, as many observers argue that it has been brought into focus by President Donald Trump. Cipolla claimed that "stupid people," when in large numbers, pose a substantial threat to societal stability. In an insightful piece for The New Republic, journalist Ross Rosenfield reflects on this theory, noting that Trump exemplifies the troubling dynamics cited by Cipolla.