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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?
Victor WeisskopfIt 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.
I don't think so and I also think so.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?
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?
Irony at its best!
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.Chrono said:What about this then?
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. -Socrates
What's "irony"?Hurkyl said:Irony at its best!
Gza said:Chi, Hurkyl beat you to the chase with his comment:
russ_watters said:What's "irony"?
Ironic I think is what Hurkyl meant.russ_watters said:What's "irony"?
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.
Chi Meson said:Goldy Hawn and Steely Dan?
russ_watters said:What's "irony"?
The stigma of asking questions is the negative perception or judgment that can be placed on individuals who ask questions, particularly in academic or professional settings. This stigma can make people feel embarrassed or afraid to ask questions, leading to a lack of understanding and hindering the learning process.
Breaking the stigma of asking questions is important because it promotes a healthy learning and working environment. When people are not afraid to ask questions, they are more likely to understand and retain information. It also encourages critical thinking and opens up opportunities for discussion and collaboration.
We can stop judging others for asking questions by being open-minded and understanding that everyone has different levels of knowledge and understanding. Instead of assuming someone should already know something, we can encourage and support their curiosity by providing helpful and respectful responses to their questions.
Some strategies for creating a safe space for asking questions include setting ground rules for respectful communication, encouraging active listening and open dialogue, and emphasizing the importance of asking questions as a valuable learning tool. It is also important to model non-judgmental behavior and create a supportive and inclusive environment for all individuals.
We can teach children to break the stigma of asking questions by promoting a positive attitude towards curiosity and learning. This can be done by encouraging questions, providing safe spaces for children to ask questions, and emphasizing that it is okay to not know everything. We can also model non-judgmental behavior and teach children to be respectful and supportive of others when they ask questions.