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Oh but the woman is the demon king!
Why is Embracing 'Dumb' Questions Important for Learning?
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The discussion revolves around the concept of "stupid questions," with participants sharing humorous examples and exploring the nature of such inquiries. A distinction is made between genuinely naive questions and those perceived as lazy or designed to embarrass others. Some argue that a stupid question is one that the asker could have answered themselves, while others suggest it should be a question the asker genuinely wants answered. The conversation includes anecdotes about misunderstandings in a work setting, illustrating how confusion can arise from seemingly simple requests. The thread also references a previously popular discussion about stupid questions, which has since been closed, prompting curiosity about its closure. Overall, the dialogue highlights the subjective nature of what constitutes a stupid question and the social dynamics involved in asking and answering them.