Stupidity -- A film by Albert Nerenberg, page 1
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Topic started on 3-3-2010 @ 09:18 AM by AboveTopSecret.com
Stupidity sets out to determine whether our culture is hooked on deliberate ignorance as a strategy for success. From Adam Sandler to George W Bush, from the IQ test to TV programming, to the origins of the word moron, Stupidity examines the "dumbing down" of contemporary culture.

Stupidity embarks on an exhaustive search into its meaning, and the implications of a culture that is obsessed and saturated with stupefying culture. Stupidity careens at warp speed through sound bites on topics from television news and reality shows, to internet sites and popular films.

Featuring opinions and comments from some of today's most recognizable figures, cultural critics, authors and academics, including John Cleese, Noam Chomsky, Selma Hayek, and Bill Maher, Stupidity reveals that, despite our culture's extensive access to knowledge and information, humans continue to choose stupidity.

Now you can "get stupid" in the comfort of your home with Stupidity, streamed for free (to viewers in the US and Canada) from AboveTopSecret.com.

CAUTION: Contains some strong language.


(click to open player in new window)


Part Two - Part Three


San Francisco Chronicle: "Clever, hilarious, and perfectly timed."

Best Documentary, Atlantic City Film Festival

Official Selection, Hot Docs & Just for Laughs Comedy Festival






This video is provided by The Disinformation Company, whose online distribution agreement with the video publisher is limited to the United States and Canada. Unfortunately, free streaming is not yet available for users in other countries.


[edit on 3-3-2010 by SkepticOverlord]


reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 10:09 AM by Rising Against
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Unfortunately, free streaming is not yet available for users in other countries.



Which includes me.

[edit on 3-3-2010 by Rising Against]



reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 12:56 PM by djusdjus
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I think this films defines americans more so than it defines human behaviours in general.

Americans have a uniqueness about their general stupidity in a broad sweeping sense. This film helps to define it a little more clearly.

You can find stupid people in any country really, but in America, it is frighteningly common place.



reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 01:30 PM by 2manyquestions
Originally posted by djusdjus
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post by AboveTopSecret.com



I think this films defines americans more so than it defines human behaviours in general.

You can find stupid people in any country really, but in America, it is frighteningly common place.


I've lived in three different countries so far (presently in the U.S.), and based on my own observations and experience I have to strongly disagree with your statement.


reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 02:38 PM by djusdjus
Originally posted by 2manyquestions
Originally posted by djusdjus
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post by AboveTopSecret.com



I think this films defines americans more so than it defines human behaviours in general.

You can find stupid people in any country really, but in America, it is frighteningly common place.


I've lived in three different countries so far (presently in the U.S.), and based on my own observations and experience I have to strongly disagree with your statement.


you are entitled to your opinion of course.
It's not changing mine though seeing as I also have personal observations and experience that is indicative of my view being correct in context to the statement I made.


reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 04:01 PM by Illusionsaregrander
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Awesome. Greatly appreciated.


I cant wait to watch it.

Edit to add:

I enjoyed it. Although it also was kind of a dumbed down look at the issue. But, perhaps that was their intent.

[edit on 3-3-2010 by Illusionsaregrander]


reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 04:02 PM by SpaceMonkeys
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I agree. I couldn't watch the whole film either, it was just pointless and errr ...stupid.



reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 04:56 PM by surfer_soul
Before this thread dies on its stupid ass, I thought I should post part 5 of the documentry, that anyone can watch wherever they are located

stupidity part 5

Its been cunningly disguised as a different doc to the one in the op, but unless I'm a complete idiot, I think its the same film!
The entire doc isn't all that great, but worth a watch IMO especially parts 4-5

I also beleive we are being dummed down, and this doc touches on that nicely,
thanks for the post


reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 05:20 PM by Snarf
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It made me realize how truly pathetic it is that people like Steve-O become rich, famous, admired and celebrated in America.


People like Steve-O and Johny Knoxville became famous for the exact same reasons that professional athletes do...they are entertaining

We want to be entertained while exerting no effort, because, for the most of us, we exert ourselves at work, and have no ambition beyond "today"

They're famous, not because we're stupid, but because we're lazy.
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