One of the easiest ways to spot a smart person is by hearing them say, “I don’t know.” It’s a powerful phrase that shows humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. But, as you’ve probably seen in your own life (or online), these words aren’t in everyone’s vocabulary.
To show you what stubbornness can lead to, we’ve collected a list of moments where people were absolutely sure of themselves… and completely wrong at the same time—proof that confidence can take you far, just not always in the right direction.
#21 On A Post About Not Receiving Medical Attention Prior To Giving Birth
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The study also parallels a psychological phenomenon called the “illusion of explanatory depth,” in which people underestimate what they know about a certain topic.
“It’s not just that people are wrong. It’s that they are so confident in their wrongness that is the problem,” Schwartz said.
The antidote, according to him, is “being curious and being humble.”
The fact that the people in the study who were later presented with additional information were open to changing their minds should give us hope about the ones on our list, too!
#22 Guy Thinks Incel Means "Introverted Celibate" And Corrects People Who Think Otherwise
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#31 Monotremes Are Not Mammals, Apparently. Found On Youtube Under A Short About The Evolution Of Horses
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27points
#32 Sorry But We *absolutely* Stopped The School Day And Watched It By Satellite
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26points
#37 That Is Your Opinion. You’re Entitled To It But It’s Also Completely Medically Incorrect
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22points
