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What does it mean?
The word 'duh' is used to dismiss anything complex or historical as obvious.
In plain terms
People say 'duh' to things that actually need history or long sentences to understand.
What can you take from it?
Don't dismiss complex ideas as obvious just because you don't know them.

Where it applies

  • debates
  • classroom settings
  • social media

Putting it to work

  • listening before judging
  • respecting complexity

Questions to consider

  • When is it fair to call something obvious?
  • How do you respect complexity?

Another view

Sometimes 'duh' is appropriate for truly obvious mistakes.

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