Stupidity
Stupidity: The World’s Most Reliable Renewable Resource
Albert Einstein is often credited (whether he actually said it or not) with the famous quote:
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the universe.”
And if you’ve spent even five minutes on the internet, you’ll know that he was absolutely right. Unlike fossil fuels, which are depleting, or solar energy, which depends on the weather, stupidity is a self-sustaining, endlessly renewable resource—always available, always abundant, and always finding new ways to prove its existence.
The Science of Infinite Stupidity
Unlike other natural resources, stupidity doesn’t need to be mined, refined, or extracted. It replenishes itself effortlessly. Every time you think humanity has reached peak stupidity, someone comes along and says, “Hold my beer.”
Some key features of stupidity as a renewable resource:
- It requires no effort to produce. Unlike intelligence, which requires education, reasoning, and critical thinking, stupidity thrives in ignorance. It spreads organically, like a weed choking out rational thought.
- It is highly contagious. One stupid person can influence thousands, especially with the help of social media, reality TV, and conspiracy theories. It’s the only virus that doesn’t need a host to survive—it just multiplies in the comments section.
- It can be monetized. If you ever doubt the economic power of stupidity, just look at who gets rich: scam influencers, multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes, fake gurus, and politicians who run on empty slogans instead of actual policies.
Historical Proof: Stupidity’s Greatest Hits
Human stupidity isn’t just a modern phenomenon—it has powered human history for centuries. Here are just a few shining examples:
- The Dutch Tulip Mania (1637): People bankrupted themselves buying tulip bulbs, believing they’d keep increasing in value. Turns out, they were just… flowers.
- The Salem Witch Trials (1692): "She looks different? Must be a witch. Burn her." Brilliant.
- The Great Emu War (1932): Australia, a country with guns, lost a war to a bunch of birds.
- The Tide Pod Challenge (2018): People voluntarily poisoned themselves for internet clout.
Modern-Day Stupidity: Thriving in the Digital Age
We used to think that with access to the internet, people would become smarter. Instead, we proved Einstein right. Instead of a treasure trove of human knowledge, the internet became a megaphone for stupidity, amplifying nonsense like:
- Flat Earth theories (because somehow, medieval peasants knew more than TikTok conspiracy theorists).
- Anti-vaxxers believing drinking bleach cures diseases.
- Crypto bros falling for rug-pulls and then blaming "the system."
- Scamfluencers selling magic weight-loss tea that’s just expensive diarrhea powder.
Trivia: TikTok Trends – A Real-Time Stupidity Index
If stupidity had a stock market, TikTok trends would be the ticker symbol. This app has become the ultimate test of how quickly and dangerously stupidity can spread, especially among vulnerable populations like kids and gullible teenagers. Some of the greatest "Hall of Shame" moments include:
- The Blackout Challenge – A fun little game where kids strangle themselves for views. Guess what? Some didn’t make it back.
- The Orbeez Challenge – Shooting gel balls at people in public. Because assault is apparently a form of entertainment now.
- The Benadryl Challenge – "Let’s take a bunch of allergy meds and hallucinate!" Spoiler: Some participants ended up permanently “offline”...
Scientific studies haven’t been conducted yet, but anecdotal evidence suggests that just having a TikTok account may slightly decrease your IQ. However, the moment you start following these trends and doing the dances yourself… congratulations, you nigga just went full retard.
Now, let’s take a peek into the comment section of any viral TikTok:
💬 “OMG where can I buy this??” (on an obvious scam product ad)
💬 “Why are ppl hating, she just vibin” (on someone literally committing a felony)
💬 “I did this and now I’m in the hospital 😭” (Darwin Award nominee)
💬 “It’s just a joke bro, stop being serious” (when someone’s life is actually ruined)
The internet isn’t just a reflection of human stupidity—it’s a high-speed distribution system for it.
Conclusion: Stupidity Will Outlive Us All
As long as there are people, there will be stupidity. It doesn’t run out, doesn’t require maintenance, and spreads like wildfire. It fuels bad decisions, hilarious internet moments, and keeps entire industries alive (looking at you, reality TV).
So, the next time you see someone lose their life savings on a meme stock, believe a Facebook chain message, or try to fight a gorilla at the zoo, just remember:
Stupidity isn’t just renewable—it’s recession-proof.
