Don't waste time explaining something to someone who is stupid

1 points by Avtomatk 4y ago ↗ HN

I think the only way not to waste time with someone stupid and stubborn, who is not willing to learn and just wants to defend his shitty position without arguments is to ask him for his iq score (if he did some serious test to measure his iq) If he/she don't have it, or it's less than 120, don't waste your time.

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uberman 4y ago ↗

Are you suggesting that "smart" people do not irrationally cling to their opinions? I ask because I find smart people harder to persuade as they believe they are correct because they are smart.

leephillips 4y ago ↗

I don’t think I’m going to waste my time disputing your idea.

dudul 4y ago ↗

Not gonna waste my time here then.

rvz 4y ago ↗

Just make a bet and give it time and you'll see if they think it is worth losing money over their argument.

If it goes either way, not only one of you loses money but one of you could be formally crowned 'stupid'.

[dead] juanani 4y ago ↗

Hi, I'm stupid(why bother with IQ tests lmao), and I agree with your statement 100%.