20 Micro-Histories of Human Stupidity

Decisions That Should Never Have Been Made

By: Jessica Jones

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

20 Micro-Histories of Human Stupidity — Decisions That Should Never Have Been Made

Why do intelligent people sometimes make astonishingly foolish decisions?

History is filled with moments where confidence replaced caution, speed replaced wisdom, and ego replaced common sense — with spectacularly disastrous results. From criminals undone by their own mistakes, to inventors defeated by their own designs, to leaders whose decisions reshaped history for the worse, these micro-histories reveal one uncomfortable truth:

Human stupidity is endlessly creative.

In 20 Micro-Histories of Human Stupidity, you’ll discover twenty short, gripping true stories that show how a single bad decision can trigger chaos, humiliation, catastrophe, and sometimes instant karma. Each chapter delivers a sharp, fast-paced account of what happened, why it went wrong, and how everything unraveled — often in ways no one could have predicted.

You’ll read about:
• criminals caught by their own absurd errors
• inventors destroyed by their own experiments
• thieves trapped by their own shortcuts
• disasters triggered by ignored warnings
• schemes so foolish they collapse in seconds

These stories aren’t just shocking — they’re strangely fascinating. Each one pulls back the curtain on how human reasoning breaks down under pressure, arrogance, impatience, fear, or blind confidence. And once you start reading, it’s almost impossible not to keep going.

Written in a casual, conversational, and lightly humorous style, this book feels like sitting across from a sharp-minded friend who keeps saying, “You’re not going to believe this…” The tone is entertaining, the pacing is fast, and every chapter delivers a fresh reminder of just how unpredictable — and unbelievable — human behavior can be.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy:
• bizarre true stories
• strange history
• psychology and human behavior
• shocking real-life events
• dark humor and irony
• quick, satisfying reads

Whether you’re looking for entertainment, curiosity, or insight into how people manage to defeat their own best interests, 20 Micro-Histories of Human Stupidity delivers unforgettable stories that are funny, disturbing, and fascinating all at once.

Because sometimes the greatest danger isn’t bad luck, bad timing, or bad circumstances.

Sometimes…

It’s us.