Dan Luu • 10/21/2021

Willingness to look stupid

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This blog post explores the author's personal philosophy that embracing the appearance of stupidity—specifically by asking seemingly simple or naive questions—is a powerful tool for learning. They share anecdotes from college and competitive gaming to illustrate how this willingness to challenge 'obvious' assumptions compounds over time, leading to a much deeper and more nuanced understanding of complex subjects than those who avoid looking foolish.

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