Stop Judging: Breaking the Stigma of Asking Questions | Our Thoughts

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The discussion revolves around the stigma associated with asking questions, exploring the notion of whether asking questions indicates a lack of knowledge or intelligence. Participants reflect on the nature of questions, the perception of asking them, and the implications of questioning in various contexts.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that asking questions does not imply stupidity, suggesting that all questions can be valid and that learning is a continuous process.
  • Others express a more critical view, implying that some questions may be posed to test others' knowledge rather than for genuine inquiry.
  • A participant references a quote from Socrates about wisdom and knowledge, indicating a philosophical perspective on the value of questioning.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the concept of irony, with multiple participants attempting to define or reference it in various contexts.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes about their experiences with questioning in academic settings, highlighting the importance of a supportive environment for inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the implications of asking questions, with no clear consensus on whether questions reflect intelligence or ignorance. Participants express a range of opinions on the nature and purpose of questions.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect personal feelings and experiences related to questioning, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion also includes humorous and philosophical elements that may not directly address the core topic.

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Let's face it, if you have to ask a question then that means you don't know the answer, right? So you must be stupid, right? Right?
 
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Irony at its best!
 
Whats the meaning of life?

Does that make everybody stupid?
 
It was absolutely marvelous working for Wolfgang Pauli. You could ask him anything. There was no worry that he would think a particular question was stupid, since he thought all questions were stupid.
Victor Weisskopf

Mind you, I've found that answering homework type questions on PF, I often find myself beginning with something like "I assume the question is really.." . So asking questions when you don't know the answer is perfectly reasonable, but if you don't even know the question...?
 
First there are no stupid questions! :biggrin: I'm still picking up things as I go along.
 
timejim said:
Let's face it, if you have to ask a question then that means you don't know the answer, right? So you must be stupid, right? Right?
I don't think so and I also think so.

I think making questions for the only purpose of testing people's knowledge is what I don't really like. I think you may think the same way..or feel the same. ---> Bad ! Ready to fight !
But making questions whose answers you already knew and that you are looking for their possible "optimization strategies" ---> Good ! Ready to share if I know :redface:!
 
By the way, I also really hate monkeys which don't know how to answer the problems or are actually slow (serious lack of g-matter in their brain) but always wait till things are completely over, then raise their voice beetching to show off their actual stupidity.

I guess that is a big and important transformation of monkey's face to donkey 's face.
Hey, am I correct ?
 
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No, it doesn't mean that I am stupid!
 
There are no stupid questions, just stupid people. :confused:
 
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timejim said:
Let's face it, if you have to ask a question then that means you don't know the answer, right? So you must be stupid, right? Right?

Is that a question?
 
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Is that a question?

Chi, Hurkyl beat you to the chase with his comment:

Irony at its best!
 
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What about this then?

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. -Socrates
 
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Chrono said:
What about this then?
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. -Socrates
Better still, Wisdom is knowing that you do not know everything and what you must learn.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
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Gza said:
Chi, Hurkyl beat you to the chase with his comment:

I know that, I was, uh, being, you know, ironic.
russ_watters said:
What's "irony"?

"I can't define irony, but I know it when I see it!"
(What movie?)
 
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russ_watters said:
What's "irony"? :biggrin:
Ironic I think is what Hurkyl meant.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
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Funny, I looked at the first post, and thought exactly the same thing as Hurkyl... curse not being here!

Irony is a bit like goldy and steely for the unenlightened.
 
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jimmy p said:
Funny, I looked at the first post, and thought exactly the same thing as Hurkyl... curse not being here!

Irony is a bit like goldy and steely for the unenlightened.

Goldy Hawn and Steely Dan?
 
  • #19
Chi Meson said:
Goldy Hawn and Steely Dan?


Very similar, but not quite. There are subtle differences between the three.
 
  • #20
russ_watters said:
What's "irony"? :biggrin:

I think it's like rain on your wedding day, a black fly in your Chardonnay, or the good advice that you just can't take.

Actually, I think only one out of three of those things might truly be ironic.
 

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