In the modern world, idiocy is not an incessant state but rather a recurring condition that many individuals experience throughout their daily lives. The complexity of modern life makes it challenging to maintain constant intelligence, leading to moments where people lapse into less rational behavior.

Scott Adams, in his book "The Dilbert Principle," highlights this phenomenon. He suggests that the constant demands and complications of contemporary existence can overwhelm individuals, causing them to lose their grip on smart decision-making more frequently than they might like.