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“I have long since given up dealing with people who hold idiotic opinions as if they had arrived at them through thinking about them.” quote by Erik Naggum
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“I have long since given up dealing with people who hold idiotic opinions as if they had arrived at them through thinking about them.”

Erik Naggum

About This Quote

The speaker rejects engaging with people whose irrational views seem unexamined.

In simple terms: Ignore irrational, unexamined opinions.

Key Takeaway

Focus on constructive dialogue.

Themes

critical thinking communication intellectual honesty

Mood

frustrated detached

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • online debates
  • family gatherings
  • work meetings
  • political discussions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias confirmation bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle irrational opinions in close relationships?
  • When is it worth engaging with them?
A Different Perspective

Such people may still influence decisions despite being ignored.

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