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Think your boss is an idiot? Research suggests that means... um... so are you

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Social psychologists from the University of Granada found that bosses who feel insecure or unqualified to hold their position often choose to hire and surround themselves with less competent people. Continue reading "Think your boss is an idiot?" at our new site, 60SecondScience.com >