How to Sound Smart When You Feel Dumb: 'The Science of Us,' Episode 15

We all fear looking like idiots when asking what we think is a stupid question. But recent research suggests that asking for advice might actually make you seem smarter to others. Here's why.

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[AlanUy]

"If you seek advice on easy task you will appear incompetent"... that's the whole reason you will fear to ask a question, being unsure if what you ask is stupid or not. So my fear of asking dumb questions is correct. Now I would like to ask what is the point of this video... but it's probably a dumb question.

[thezcamaroman]

"More than a thousand participants"? That's a lot of birds.

[gerulaman]

I actually study dentistry and also i love astrophysics. I'm about half way through Stephen Hawking's "A brief history of time" book. Even if I don't have some good insight on the question, it is a great way to provoke thought and then better ourselves togheter trying to find the answer... so ask your dentist.. he might surprise you :P

[BinkieMcFartnuggets]

I just start naming elements from the periodic table and say words like "sarcophagus" and "indubitably."

[jenjerx]

but all of my inquiries are about quantum physics!

[rousseld.nzoyem]

Nice video. I learnt a lot but I have one question: What if the person you seek advice from become condescending ?

[fig]

Interesting stuff! The ol' cycle of circular ego-boosting...

[SOULFORESAKER]

Speaking of asking questions, do one on remote viewing. That's some basic metaphysics. I dare ya.

[margaretthatcherironladyf]

Yeah well i ask for help too much, so i think that makes me pretty dumb does it? Like really way too much, man

[MrShaun]

this video was not very helpful at all