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What does it mean?
More deaths come from foolish certainty than from evil intent.
In plain terms
Stupidity kills more than wickedness does.
What can you take from it?
Be wary of confident ignorance.

Where it applies

  • policy decisions
  • conflict
  • everyday choices

Putting it to work

  • avoid blind certainty
  • check facts

Questions to consider

  • Is this evil or just ignorance?
  • How do we reduce stupidity?

Another view

It's hard to measure intent vs ignorance reliably in real events.

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