Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity – Why It’s More Dangerous Than Evil!

"Evil is dangerous—but stupidity is worse." That’s the warning German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer left us.

In this video, we break down Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity—a powerful insight into how mass ignorance, blind obedience, and misinformation allow evil to thrive unchecked.

Bonhoeffer argued that stupidity is not just an intellectual failing—it’s a social phenomenon that grows under the influence of power and propaganda. It’s why reason fails against misinformation and why historical tragedies often relied on unthinking followers, not masterminds.

⚡ What You’ll Learn:

Why stupidity is more dangerous than malice

How power makes people stop questioning

The psychological phenomenon of blind obedience

Bonhoeffer’s solution to resisting manipulation

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