the general trouble with ignorance is always that ignorant people have no idea that that's what they are. You can be ignorant and stupid and go through your whole life without ever encountering any evidence against the hypothesis that you're a genius. If you're stupid you can always blame miscalculation on bad luck.
In "A Partisan's Daughter," Louis de Bernières provides a critical insight into the nature of ignorance. He suggests that those who are ignorant often lack the self-awareness to recognize their own ignorance. This leads them to confidently believe in their intelligence, even in the absence of true understanding or evidence to challenge their beliefs. The quote also touches on the distinction between ignorance and stupidity. While ignorant individuals may perceive themselves...
