That is not necessarily the question but a decent title none the less.
I’m a big fan of CSI, Law and Order, shows of that nature. My favorite I would have to say is CSI, Las Vegas. My favorite character would be Grissom. While watching the show last night, Grissom made a statement that is somewhat confusing but truer words are rarely spoken. In context one of his underlings was having a talk with him and they were telling him everything they didn’t know about a particular case. Grissom’s response was “It is good to know what it is that you don’t know.” If those words had been spoken by a true person, I would consider that person very wise indeed.
I enjoy learning new things whether it be the definition of a 25 cent word or the history of Bolivia, if you know what I mean. I am of the opinion that I could learn something from the dumbest person alive. With that being said, it IS good to know what it is that you don’t know, and it is ok to admit you don’t know. Otherwise, how could you ever learn anything?
I have worked with and interacted with a lot of people that already know it all. Getting through mainly with BS and no clue. This happens a lot in middle and upper management probably in every organization in the world. These people you can present with hard evidence of their lack of knowledge and there will be something wrong with your data.
This, my friends, is the definition for educated idiot. These people are smart, book smart that is, but they don’t have the sense to come in out of the rain. They don’t know what it is they don’t know. They are perched to high on their pedestal to hear.
Didn’t mean to go idiot bashing here but I can’t help myself. I have a low tolerance for ignorance, Mr. Bush. ooopps…Where the hell did that come from? Must be a word association thing, educated idiot - Mr Bush… Okay, I see the connection, so, moving on. Come on people get with the program. Ask the questions because…
It is good to know what it is that you don’t know.
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