How many times are we going to allow someone to slice us with weaponized stupidity before we realize that willful ignorance is actually a powerful tool in the m

How many times are we going to allow someone to slice us with weaponized stupidity before we realize that willful ignorance is actually a powerful tool in the malicious actor's/white collar toolkit? On the street, the cops/court'll beat you with "ignorance of the law is not an excuse". In the board room, the corporation can do no wrong, here's your settlement, chapter 11 plox.