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How Smart People Become Stupid

How Smart People Become Stupid

Update: 2025-10-19
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Why do smart people fall for dumb ideas? In this episode, Ryan explains how ego and overconfidence can trip up even the smartest minds and how Stoicism can help you avoid the same trap.


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