...the difference between stupid and ignorant was that ignorant could learn.
In Margaret Atwood's "Alias Grace," a significant distinction is made between ignorance and stupidity. Ignorance refers to a lack of knowledge that can be remedied through learning and education, suggesting a potential for growth and understanding. In contrast, stupidity implies a fixed state where one is unable or unwilling to learn, indicating a deeper, perhaps more troubling, inability to change or adapt. This insight highlights the importance of education and awareness...
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