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Cipolla’s 5 Laws of Human Stupidity
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/01Ever wondered why some people seem to make things worse for everyone, including themselves? Dive into Cipolla's fascinating 5 Laws of Human Stupidity and explore the surprising science behind irrational behavior! You'll not only get a dose of cultural depth but also pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way.
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potential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
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UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
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UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/
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UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To control exactly how something will be or act
- To establish the facts about; discover
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