[antonvs]

Performative stupidity is much more widespread than many people realize.

This article has many examples: https://afterdarkconfessions.com/acting-dumb-on-purpose/

And as the Jan 6 example suggests, it's been weaponized in the US lately. It encourages tribalism and discourages intellectual engagement.

[cutemonster]

Is that article AI generated, if you happen to know? It was pretty interesting in any case