The Psychology of Stupidity! Examined

Last week, in the Amsterdam Schipol Airport, I purchased The Psychology of Stupidity by Jean-Francois Marmion and read it from start to finish on my flight home. Yes, it was that engaging!

Stupidity is defined by words or actions driven by cognitive bias and lazy thinking. Lazy thought processes are characterized by oversimplification, black/white framing, sweeping generalizations and a lack of overall awareness. This is worse in the post-truth area, where facts matter little and emotions are primary drivers of action.  Social media is a huge amplifier of stupidity.

This book had to be written!

Intelligent people can do and say stupid things, no one is immune to stupidity. To think otherwise would be foolish.

Destination Kuwait: 2nd Annual Infection Prevention Conference

As I type I am in Kuwait City, at the 2nd Annual Kuwait Infection Prevention and Control Conference, where I had the great honor and pleasure to give three lectures and participate in a round table discussion.

I met amazing new colleagues, gained a better appreciation of the rich culture in the Middle East and tried some delicious foods. Images are below.

Next stop, the USA.

As the New Year Launches.....

 

As the New Year lunches I decided to re-visit the blog, albeit briefly. 

The Golden Age of blogging is well past, attention spans are short, interests in blogs is diminished. However, my blog is not dead, simply dormant for unspecified periods of time. 

For more up to date commentary, much of it centered around my role of Editor in Chief of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology, check out my Twitter handle @gonzalobearman.

My website is revamped and is accessible at www.drgonzalobearman.com. 

Last, for those intrigued about my role as a drummer in the rock cover band, Vagabond Dandies, follow the link.

Happy New Year!