This is also why a lot of people who are actually ignorant get really aggressive when someone points out a mistake. Because they care A LOT about appearances.

This is also why a lot of people who are actually ignorant get really aggressive when someone points out a mistake. Because they care A LOT about appearances. They don't actually care about improving or actually being correct, so long as people think they're smart. Or really, as long as they think that other people think they're smart. I'm very much like the author, in that I just ask questions and don't worry about looking stupid (what a silly thing to worry about), but I think my friend is the polar opposite, and this article really helped me understand the dynamic between the 2 of us a little bit better. I always wondered why he would get super defensive if I correct him on anything, but it makes sense if he thinks I'm stupid and is getting corrected by the stupid guy lol