Bonhoeffer's theory of stupidity
Dietrich Bonhoeffer believes that stupid people are more dangerous than evil people. While we can protest or fight against evil people, we are defenseless against stupid people – arguments fall on deaf ears. Bonhoeffer's famous text, which we slightly adapted for this video, serves as a warning to every free society about what can happen when certain people gain too much power.
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How would you define Bonhoeffer's version of stupidity? Develop a definition together as a class. What characteristics must someone possess or lack to be considered stupid in Bonhoeffer's sense? In what kind of situation would someone demonstrate their stupidity? What can we do to avoid stupidity in today's society? Discuss in your class and let us know what you think in the comments.
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You can read the full script here:
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