All idiots are actively and enthusiastically idiots. Imbecility is, among other things, a profession de foi. Especially for the educated ones. They all live with the illusion of depth and omnipotence. So they talk loud and a lot. For the most part, they talk sports, nutrition trends, entertainment and sexist subtleties. They also love to exchange inconsistent arguments and re-launch… Continuă lectura On Idiots (III)
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On Idiots (Part II)
One of the most serious challenges a writer encounters is that of creating a credibly stupid character. Curiously, it takes less talent and less wit to make a character act, talk and look smart. Just to think how difficult it is to place a comma or to write a good dialogue! Everything you lay on… Continuă lectura On Idiots (Part II)
On Idiots (part I)
I have this extravagant need to document idiocy and people who suffer from this “condition”. Actually, to tell you the truth, I have quite a few notebooks. You never know when they come in handy. We should all reserve our right to talk about imbecility, to challenge it, to exorcise it, or complain about it.… Continuă lectura On Idiots (part I)
