This is why you try to filter out signifiers of credibility that are just word choices. What's the actual idea being expressed, and what's backing it up, that is what to pay attention to.
There is actually a difference between luck and something that may just work, despite seeming stupid. Using your example: I have to play Russian roulette today to randomly reduce workers - we removed the firing pin. I have to play Russian roulette tomorrow....
The original saying is "If it looks stupid but it works it's not stupid." There might even be a kernel of truth in there.
But to quote the Maxims: "If it is stupid and it works it is still stupid and you're lucky."
Edit: I stand corrected on the first part. I still stand by the Maxims.
Chat-gpt in a nutshell
Bro discovered critical thinking.
If it sounds stupid, it might still be stupid, but how would I even know?
But also by being not stupid
This post sounds smart
"Make things go"
Sounds smart though, i dont know.
Im in this post and I don't like it :( /j
This is why you try to filter out signifiers of credibility that are just word choices. What's the actual idea being expressed, and what's backing it up, that is what to pay attention to.
HR wants to have a word with you.
If it’s stupid but it works, it’s not stupid.
Disagree. Just because luck saved your ass doesn't mean what you did wasn't stupid.
Winning a round of Russian Roulette doesn't make you a genius.
There is actually a difference between luck and something that may just work, despite seeming stupid. Using your example: I have to play Russian roulette today to randomly reduce workers - we removed the firing pin. I have to play Russian roulette tomorrow....
The original saying is "If it looks stupid but it works it's not stupid." There might even be a kernel of truth in there.But to quote the Maxims: "If it is stupid and it works it is still stupid and you're lucky."Edit: I stand corrected on the first part. I still stand by the Maxims.
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/90688-if-it-is-stupid-but-it-works-it-isn-t-stupid
... But what if it didn't submit 5 bullet points on what it did this week?
Lessons we learn the hard way.