The Side Effects of Endorphins

The terms idiot, imbecile, moron, and their derivatives were formerly used as technical descriptors in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts. These uses were broadly rejected by the close of the 20th century and are now considered offensive.

He knew he was acting like an idiot. What stupid idiot left their shoes on the stairs? I just stood there like an idiot with my mouth open. I realized I was dealing with a bunch of idiots.

One of My Favorite Novels

The Idiot” by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Prince Lef Nicolaievitch Muishkin, a young man returning to Russia after spending several years in a Swiss sanatorium for epilepsy. Through the prince, Dostoyevsky explores themes of innocence, social dynamics, and the clash between idealism and the harsh realities of life. At the start of the novel, the prince is introduced on a train coming into St. Petersburg, where he meets fellow passengers who engage in conversation about their circumstances and backgrounds. Notably, he encounters

Have you ever met somebody where you go. “This Person is an Idiot“

Probably Not.

And

It takes a while to be an idiot.

You have to work hard at it.

To be novel worthy

Worth writing about.