Stop Panicking!

[Aspenglow]

Moderating:

@Dinsdale

I think that differentiating between “stupid” and “horribly misinformed” is an awfully fine point. I am not sure how one can be intelligent and well intentioned, and end up being so misinformed.

@DSeid

Ignorance is not the same as stupidity. Not sure though where to place willful ignorance or arrogant ignorance.

@Dinsdale

Sure. But being so “horribly misinformed” requires several not intelligent choices and actions, no?

@DSeid

Again:

@Dinsdale

Sure. Of course I saw that. And if course I know that stupid /= ignorance.

@DSeid

Is a silly point that adds nothing to understanding. Of course people can be intelligent and well intentioned and misinformed. Every professional deals with this every day. Even when dealing with highly educated people.

@The_Librarian

The idea that Trump voters are “ignorant”, “low-information” or “stupid” is repeated a lot here.

@Dr.Drake

I’d like to offer an alternative between “stupid” and “ignorant”: “ill-educated.” These are people with the skills to reason (so not stupid) and who take in information and assess it (so not entirely ignorant).

To all, it’s time to drop this pointless hijack or take it to another more appropriate thread and forum. No more on this.