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Solvent comments on Why some people seem to be proud of their ignorance? - Less Wrong

14 Post author: uzalud 31 December 2011 01:38PM

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Comment author: Solvent 31 December 2011 02:17:00PM 0 points [-]

I agree largely with what you say. Two more explanations:

If you don't understand the great mystery that is a religion, but claim to believe it anyway, you show off how pious you are.

Similarly, not knowing things can show your modesty.

Comment author: windmil 31 December 2011 11:46:56PM 4 points [-]

Admitting you don't know something can show modesty. The issue brought up here is pride in ignorance, not the humble ability to admit it.