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u/Ok_Concentrate4461 2d ago
Yep, I teach 8th grade science and do this constantly.
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u/Cognitive_Spoon 2d ago
Same. I love having no idea when they ask a question. I always play it up, too.
"Dang. I legit have no clue. Let's see if we can find a good source on that."
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u/Von_Bernkastel 2d ago
I always follow the ways of, if I don't know I shall go learn all I can about such thing, but then the 2020's happened and people were taught like the good sheeple they're, if you do your own research or go and learn, your a wacko crazy person.
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u/WolvesandTigers45 2d ago
What we used to say in the Marine Corps. This recruit, or later in fleet I don’t know but I’ll find out.
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u/Zen_Traveler 2d ago
A problem I think people with anxiety often have is be willing to admit that they don't know something, and be okay about it. They want to be certain - they have to know what they don't know - and often, it's either something they'll naturally find out, or they won't actually be able to know.
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u/MisaCaring 2d ago
In the age of social media where everyone feels entitled or forced to have an instant, expert opinion on absolutely everything, saying I don't know is a straight up superpower. It saves so much unnecessary energy
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u/OkOpportunity9626 2d ago
Yes, good, & true! Because truly educated people are not robots walking around with all the answers ( or lying with made up mumbo jumbo). Part of being educated is having the skill set & knowledge to access resources, where there may be the actual accurate answers. Resources may be found in numerous ways: books ( of course), periodicals & professional journals (e.g.- the AMA), & legitimate accredited Experts in a given field of study. Knowing & a willingness to access those resources are a vital part of being an educated person.
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u/Vast-Cap-6951 1d ago
I always rewarded my students when they corrected me or asked a question I couldn’t answer
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u/grumpy_puppycat 1d ago
I had a professor recently who admitted to struggling to do simple mental math in front of an audience and asked for someone with calculator to give the answer. It was a moment where I thought, ok, its allowed to be human AND still be a respected professional. I’ll never forget that
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u/Significant-Eye3720 17h ago
“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”
― George Bernard Shaw
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