The Rise of Natural Stupidity
Introduction It’s a tale as old as time. Every movement gives birth to a counter-movement. Newton codified it as his third law: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. While Newton was describing the characteristics of material objects and laws of physics, his observation holds true for social as well as physical movement. Every strongly-held belief seems to engender the creation of an opposite belief. Another way to put it is that for every Superman there is a Lex Luthor. Religious worshippers butt heads with atheists; Republicans with Democrats; Yankee fans with Red Sox fans; the list …