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This doesn't quite sit right to me. > .. the individual would never have qualms about subjecting his beliefs or observations to open scrutiny and even discard
by beachy 5y ago
This doesn't quite sit right to me.
> .. the individual would never have qualms about subjecting his beliefs or observations to open scrutiny and even discard it entirely in case enough facts and evidence are presented in its disfavor.
The best engineer types I have worked with are highly intelligent, and although they would certainly fight their corner ferociously, they are also capable of recognising when they are wrong - they almost delight in it. Like "ha ha, you got me!"
But I would never describe them as humble.
- tomrod 5y agoHumility == teachability
- Jensson 5y agoIn my experience humility is the main thing that makes it hard to teach people. "Why is it important that I learn this, I'm not going to change the world? I just want to learn what I need to know to get by.", thought patterns along those lines is so common everywhere, at work, at school etc. People who think they matter are so much easier to teach, and those who go even further and want to change the world often don't need teaching since they learn it on their own.
- tomrod 5y agoI don't believe that attitude is humility. To my understanding, humility requires an accurate assessment of one's own capabilities, but not an over exaggeration.