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Originally Posted by fw102807
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That is pretty simplistic.
You suggest that the loudest, biggest mouth, best actor, no matter if what he or she says is incorrect or untrue, who should be listened to. Those who differ, but supply credible facts to support, are to be ignored.
In my life, never in any intelligent discussion among adults was the presentation of factual information frowned upon, or generated such anger.
Actually your quote from Socrates refers to being humble and being aware you know nothing, i.e. Be aware you can learn facts.
Perhaps my education and experience is questionable because, investigation of facts to learn, and listening and reading to learn was the essence of everyone and everything.