Bonhoeffer’s Theory of Stupidity: A Tool for Control?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a theologian executed for resisting the Nazis, had a haunting insight: stupidity is more dangerous than malice. Why? Because stupid people can be manipulated without knowing they’re being used — and worse, they often become fanatically loyal to ideas they don’t understand.
Bonhoeffer observed that stupidity is not a lack of intelligence but a moral failure, a refusal to think critically. And this, he warned, flourishes most in times of social upheaval and under authoritarian regimes.
Why does this matter today?
Because those in power — whether governments or media empires — often rely on this passive obedience. It’s easier to rule a population that feels informed but doesn’t question narratives, doesn’t challenge contradictions, and fears being isolated for thinking differently.
True resistance doesn’t always start with shouting — it starts with thinking. And that’s exactly what oppressive systems try to prevent.
Bonhoeffer’s warning wasn’t just about Nazi Germany. It’s about every society that starts silencing thought under the guise of unity or safety.
Critical thinking is not rebellion — it’s responsibility.
Watch this video to not regret later
https://youtu.be/Sfekgjfh1Rk?si=kWTd2r7OH8tqwCxT
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