The Triumph of Stupidity (1933)
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- #Fascism
- Germany's individual contributions to civilization are being overshadowed by the brutal Nazi regime.
- Fascism may spread elsewhere, with British Fascists growing and the British rule in India compared to German Hitlerites.
- Brute force is increasingly used in global governance, often by those hostile to civilization, due to the overconfidence of the stupid versus the doubt of the intelligent.
- Intelligent individuals' skepticism and individualism may hinder effective opposition, suggesting a need for moral fervor.
- America is highlighted as a democratic beacon, potentially capable of saving Europe from its excesses.