submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by to c/memes@lemmy.world
 

I considered deleting the post, but this seems more cowardly than just admitting I was wrong. But TIL something!

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[–] 20 points 2 years ago (1 child)

There’s no problem at all with not understanding something, and I’d go so far as to say it’s virtuous to seek understanding. I’m talking about a certain phenomenon that is overrepresented in STEM discussions, of untrained people (who’ve probably took some internet IQ test) thinking they can hash out the subject as a function of raw brainpower. The ceiling for “natural talent” alone is actually incredibly low in any technical subject.

There’s nothing wrong with meming on a subject you’re not familiar with, in fact it’s often really funny. It’s the armchair experts in the thread trying to “umm actually…” the memer when their “experience” is a YouTube video at best.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago

    It’s the armchair experts in the thread trying to “umm actually…” the memer when their “experience” is a YouTube video at best.

    And don't you worry, that YouTuber with sketchy credibility and high production values has got an exclusive course just for you! Ugh. Lol

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