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Stupidity, as defined by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is a moral defect and willful refusal to engage in critical thinking, and it can spread like a contagion, leading to dire consequences for society   Questions to inspire discussion How does Dietrich Bonhoeffer define stupidity? —Dietrich Bonhoeffer defines stupidity as a moral defect and willful refusal to engage in critical thinking. What are the consequences of stupidity for society? —Stupidity can spread like a contagion and lead to dire consequences for society. Is stupidity a common problem in society? —Yes, stupidity is a common problem in society and can have widespread effects. How can...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer argued that stupid people are more dangerous than evil ones. This is because while we can protest against or fight evil people, against stupid ones we are defenseless — reasons fall on dead ears. Bonhoeffer's famous text, which we slightly edited for this video, serves any free society as a warning of what can happen when certain people gain too much power. #stupidity #sprouts SUPPORT us to hear more about inspirational figures like Bonhoeffer. https://bit.ly/3xiypQ6 DOWNLOAD video without ads and background music 🤫: https://sproutsschools.com/video-lessons/ SIGN UP to our mailing list and never miss a new video from us 🔔: http://eepurl.com/dNU4BQ SOURCES and teaching resources 🎓: https://sproutsschools.com/bonhoeffers-theory-of-stupidity/ VISIT our website https://www.sproutsschools.com THANKS to our patrons This video was made with the support of our Patrons: Adam G, Alejandro Canet, Andrea Basilio Rava, Badrah, Beth Roberts, Bettina Kind, Broke, Cedric Wang, Daniel Kramer, David Markham, Denis Kraus, Don Bone, Enrique Arellano Farias, Esther Chiang, Gatsby Dkdc, Ginger, Marq Short, Jeffrey Cassianna, Joanne Doyle, John Zhang, Judy RolandSergei Kukhariev, kritik bhimani, Mathis Nu, Muhammad Humayun, Nancy Bueffler, Raman Srivastava, Scripz, Si, Shao Xiang, Tetiana Gerasymova, Tsungren Yang, Vishruth Harithsa, and all the others.Thank you! To join them visit www.patreon.com/sprouts CHAPTERS 0:00 The Darkest Chapter 0:55 Letters from prison 4:29 About Bonhoeffer 5:19 Our Patrons 5:28 Subscribe and support COLLABORATORS Script based on the work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Editor: Jonas Koblin Artist: Pascal Gaggelli Voice: Matt Abbott Coloring: Nalin Editing: Peera Lertsukittipongsa Production: Selina Bador Production Assistant: Bianka Proofreading: Susan DIG DEEPER Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Final Words - This Day in History Dietrich Bonhoeffer Quotes SOURCES Dietrich Bonhoeffer, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer Original Text http://southsidemessenger.com/bonhoeffer-on-stupidity-entire-quote/ Bonhoeffer Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy (Student edition) https://books.google.co.th/books?id=PRmMBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA170&lpg=PA170&dq=bonhoeffer+%22arrest%22&source=bl&ots=QPUYQtpnHn&sig=ACfU3U0_B2plpEAqox7NfoMhC4p4MD09FA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj43u-mrtHsAhUPfX0KHUY2BU0Q6AEwBXoECAMQAg#v=onepage&q=bonhoeffer%20%22arrest%22&f=false CLASSROOM EXERCISE How would you define Bonhoeffer's version of stupidity? Work together as a class to devise a definition. What qualities must someone possess, or lack, to be considered stupid as Bonhoeffer describes it. In what type of situation would someone display their stupidity? What can we do to avoid stupidity in today's society? Discuss with your class and let us know in the comments below what they think.