Neanderthal Among Cro-Magnons
If you’re talking to a man who says that he’s 70% correct, you can probably trust him, because it seems reasonable.
If you’re talking to someone who says that they are 80% correct, you can still trust them, with a seed of doubt.
If you’re talking to a person who states that they’re 90% correct, you can still trust them, with a bit more doubt.
If you’re, however, talking to someone who states that they’re 100% correct, you can be 100% sure that you’re talking to a fool”.
Chinese proverb
I admit. I’m spending too much time on social media and watching TV lately. See, I’m freelancing these days, and, among other things, trying to write. Unsuccessfully, thus far. So, while staring at a screen, trying to come up with the next essay, I’ve been noticing a few things that I’m compelled to share here.
Everybody knows better
It feels like they just know better. By “they” I mean all those bubbleheads talking to you from various screens, and in real life. Everybody is so self-assured in their convictions, assessments, statements, that it’s nauseating. You can’t open your mouth anymore, without somebody interrupting and telling you the ways in which you’re wrong…
