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They are still more informed though. One important thing they could be more informed about for example is how slippery and illusory colloquial English language
by mistermann 3y ago
They are still more informed though. One important thing they could be more informed about for example is how slippery and illusory colloquial English language is, and the effects that has on the "reality" one experiences.
- ceejayoz 3y agoNo, they are misinformed and may believe entirely incorrect things as a result. An example of this is Holocaust denial. A carefully selected set of facts in isolation can make someone believe the Holocaust didn't happen; this does not make "the Holocaust never happened" an informed belief.
- aodonnell2536 3y agoThis is a good example as I’m sure many holocaust deniers see themselves as more informed than non-holocaust deniers
- mistermann 3y ago>> They are still more informed though. > No, they are misinformed and may believe entirely incorrect things as a result. More informed does not necessarily protect one from being misinformed (your "no" implies your statement necessarily disagrees with mine - it does not). > An example of this is Holocaust denial. A carefully selected set of facts in isolation can make someone believe the Holocaust didn't happen; this does not make "the Holocaust never happened" an informed belief. Finding a positive example of something is easy, now try demonstrating there are literally zero counter examples, which is the claim you are making. Also to consider: - Is "informed" both a binary and non-decomposable? - Might you be expressing your opinion on the matter, but representing (and perhaps perceiving) that opinion as a fact? - "One important thing they could be more informed about for example is how slippery and illusory colloquial English language is, and the effects that has on the "reality" one experiences."