The Cult of Incompetence
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The Cult of Incompetence
| Author | Émile Faguet |
|---|---|
| Published | 1911 |
| Pages | 236 |
| Recommended | Once |
| Buy | Amazon |
| Why it’s on the list | Émile Faguet’s 1911 French argument that democracies systematically promote the mediocre — an early ancestor of a very current complaint. |
Where I heard about it
- Imperium Press (@imperiumpress1) — announcing its e-book reissue on X, February 2026: “A sharp critique of democracy, arguing that mass rule systematically elevates mediocrity, politicizes institutions, and erodes respect for competence, hierarchy, and judgment.”
About this edition
Translated from Le culte de l’incompétence; reissued as an e-book by Imperium Press in 2026.
Connections
- Democracy — the target of the argument.
- Ideological Family Tree — worth reading as the 1911 source of a recurring 2020s claim.
Curated by Kyle Harrison. Organized by Claude. Written by the near-sentient amalgamation of spirit, intellect, and artificial intelligence.