Considering our evolutionary history, why would such an action look foolish?
Well do you agree it looks more foolish to be wrong than to say “I don’t know.”?
Depends on the context. If guessing is clearly useful, then not guessing might be seen as foolish.
Depends on the context
Well that’s true of pretty much any generalization about human nature. Let me put the question slightly differently:
Do you agree that generally speaking it looks more foolish to be wrong than to say “I don’t know.”?
Sure.
Ok, why do you think so? I think it’s because being wrong undermines your credibility and/or reputation for competence.
Well do you agree it looks more foolish to be wrong than to say “I don’t know.”?
Depends on the context. If guessing is clearly useful, then not guessing might be seen as foolish.
Well that’s true of pretty much any generalization about human nature. Let me put the question slightly differently:
Do you agree that generally speaking it looks more foolish to be wrong than to say “I don’t know.”?
Sure.
Ok, why do you think so? I think it’s because being wrong undermines your credibility and/or reputation for competence.