[davnicwil]

> Why pretend to be smart and play it safe? True understanding is rare and hard-won, so why fake it until you are sure of it? Isn't it more advantageous to embrace your stupidity/ignorance and be underestimated?

Found this beautifully-phrased gem in the conclusion.

Be it in research or otherwise I'm sure so many can relate to this in their younger years.

[dcchuck]

I agree! Real "Fear is the mind killer vibes"