House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street
Written with the novelistic verve and insider knowledge that made The Last Tycoons a bestseller and a prize winner, House of Cards is a chilling cautionary tale about greed, arrogance, and stupidity in the financial world, and the consequences for all of us.
Why do intelligent people sometimes behave in ways so stupid that they destroy their livelihoods or even their lives? This volume investigates the psychological basis for stupidity in everyday life. Experts shed light on the nature and theory of stupidity, whether stupidity is measurable, how people can avoid stupidity and its devastating consequences, and much more.
Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages
Best-selling author employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux "facts," strange events, and tales of human stupidity throughout history.
The Dilbert 0887309100: Thriving on Business Stupidity in the 21st Century
Warning: more stupidity ahead (also selfishness and horniness) Nostradamus, step aside. Scott Adams has turned futurist and gives us a much needed look into his skewed crystal ball. Here's a taste of what you'll learn in The Dibert Future:
