Olavo de Carvalho (April 29, 1947âŻââŻJanuary 24, 2022) was a Brazilian autodidact philosopher, journalist, and prolific author whose work profoundly impacted Brazil's intellectual landscape. He published over forty books, including notable titles such as A Nova Era e a Revolução Cultural (1994), O Jardim das AfliçÔes (1995), O Imbecil Coletivo (1996), and O MĂnimo que VocĂȘ Precisa Saber para NĂŁo Ser um Idiota (2013), which became best-sellers. In 2009, he