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The Stupidity Manifesto (insimpleterms.blog)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by canpolat@programming.dev to c/programming@programming.dev
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The Stupidity Manifesto

LET’S STOP MAKING EACH OTHER FEEL STUPID. Instead, let’s…

  • ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ASK QUESTIONS
  • Lead by example: Be honest when we’re confused
  • Value curiosity over knowledge
  • Prioritise clarity over jargon
  • Remember we all forget stuff
  • Get excited about teaching and learning
  • Acknowledge the broad range of knowledge in our industry, and avoid judging someone if their knowledge doesn’t match ours
  • LET’S STOP MAKING EACH OTHER FEEL STUPID.
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[–] bitcrafter@programming.dev 19 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I appreciate this sentiment a great deal in general, but sometimes it is difficult to uphold when I have to regularly deal with "time vampires" who not only require that I explain the same thing to them over and over again beyond reason but who also show no willingness or ability to actually learn the thing that I am explaining to them; at some point I just run out of patience and start ignoring them to the extent that I am able.

[–] emptyother@programming.dev 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The way I see it, explaining others also helps me understand it better. If its so basic (or too advanced) that I get nothing out of explaining, then I leave it to better suited people to help them instead. Being on these kindsa forums, its supposed to be enjoyable for both the teacher and the student. I don't see any shame in dropping it as soon as it turns frustrating.

[–] SmartmanApps@programming.dev 2 points 9 months ago

explaining others also helps me understand it better.

There's a saying - if you want to learn something then teach it (even to a rubber duck ;-) ).

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