No, I'm not going to explain it. If you can't figure it out, you didn't want to know anyway... :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refuses to explain, implying that only those who want to know will figure it out.
- In plain terms
- He won't explain; if you can't figure it out, you didn't need to know.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that some knowledge is left unexplained.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it okay to with explanation?
- How does this affect learning?
Another view
Lack of guidance can frustrate learners.
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