The will to be stupid is a very powerful force.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stubborn refusal to learn or think critically is a strong force in society.
- In plain terms
- Choosing to be ignorant is very powerful.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge that willful ignorance is a major barrier to progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people choose ignorance?
- How do you deal with it?
Another view
Sometimes what looks like stupidity is actually a rational choice to save time.
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