polymathematics
people who are willing to ask dumb questions and think "stupid thoughts" end up understanding things much more deeply over time.
Dan Luu • Willingness to look stupid
People frequently1 think that I'm very stupid. I don't find this surprising, since I don't mind if other people think I'm stupid, which means that I don't adjust my behavior to avoid seeming stupid, which results in people thinking that I'm stupid. Although there are some downsides to people thinking that I'm stupid, e.g., failing interviews where
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Don’t be afraid to ask a question that may sound stupid, because 99 percent of the time everyone else is thinking of the same question and is too embarrassed to ask it.
Kevin Kelly • 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice
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polymaths are better problem solvers and that in many cases, breadth of experience surpasses depth.
Zoe • The Magpie Mind
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- Don’t be afraid to ask a question that may sound stupid because 99% of the time everyone else is thinking of the same question and is too embarrassed to ask it.
Kevin Kelly • 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice
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