Quote by Gabriel Laub on Media and Stupidity

„People are not made dumb by any medium. They are only confirmed in their stupidity.“

Gabriel LaubQuote by Gabriel Laub: Media does not make people dumb, it only confirms their stupidity.
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Gabriel Laub was a German-Czech author and satirist, known for his profound and provocative quotes.

A quote by Gabriel Laub about the effect of media on human intelligence.


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Gabriel Laub quote about media and stupidity

Gabriel Laub (1928–1998) was a German-Czech journalist and satirist, recognized for his pointed and socially critical aphorisms. He often used irony and paradoxes to highlight social and political issues.

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"Well now, I believe we are much less stupid than it seems. We are trained not to think. Formulas are drilled into us, which we parrot. But I believe that if the desire for true happiness, for true knowledge were to fully awaken among people in society – what the Enlightenment called with Kant's words: Sapere aude! Dare to know! – and not to consume canned wisdom that someone else has cooked and served, and then even experienced oneself as if I had thought such a thing... I believe that tremendous change could be achieved. People are not that stupid at all. But it is dangerous not to be stupid. Because if you are not stupid, you contradict, criticize, express unpopular opinions. And for safety reasons, it is better to appear stupid." Erich Fromm
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