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simpletonism

the inglorious practice of remaining willfully ignorant.
Their simpletonism is what allows them to remain blissfully controlled.
simpletonism by Hermathecles December 30, 2019

Simpletonitis 

Basic for a scientific term SMPLTNTS-20.

Simpletonitis is a mental condition that's just as easy to obtain in life as a regular STD. A condition in which causes a male to stare a woman down and not have any sexual encounter in any way.
I saw this man staring at this girl at the supermarket, and he just walked away. He may have simpletonitis.
Simpletonitis by steammustachio March 30, 2020

Simpleton-Brainer 

The insanely rare "Simpleton-Brainer" is so rare it should be kept in a wildlife zoo with all possible restraints attached to avoid any unnecessary accident from evolving in it's chaotic environment. Anything below very high level smooth-boys should never be allowed in the near proximity or even visual reach from this monster, let alone manage and take care of it. Conveying this beast away from it's own misery is considered impossible by expert smooth scientists. So we're told to simply spectate and let it be.
Who peed on the dog again?, it must be the simpleton-brainer.

Simpleton 

I don't like anything fancy, I am a simpleton
Simpleton by Sm00thcriminal January 31, 2023

simpletonic

Adjective: comprehensible by a simpleton; likely to be misinnterpreted by an idiot
Anonymous Rando: Almost no one is talking about the genocide in Nigeria.

CR: Don't be simpletonic. "Most" or "few" do not mean "all" or "none." Come on!
simpletonic by billbrown April 17, 2026

Simpletonacy Theory

A theoretical framework that identifies and critiques simpletonacy as a widespread cultural and cognitive phenomenon. It argues that in an age of information overload, many people retreat to the simplest, most authoritative-sounding narrative as a defense against complexity. Simpletonacy theory examines how institutions, media, and education systems often reward this shallow acceptance, punishing those who ask difficult questions. It also explores the psychological appeal of simpletonacy: certainty is comforting, doubt is anxiety-provoking. The theory does not claim that all official narratives are false, but that the reflex to reject any alternative as "conspiracy" is itself an irrational bias—one that stifles inquiry and protects power.
Example: "Her simpletonacy theory presentation showed how mainstream media trained audiences to dismiss any critical report as 'conspiracy,' thereby shielding institutions from accountability."