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Old 06-11-2006, 11:30 AM   #8
jonesieQ
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Undertoad
I think it goes like this

The teenager understands 20% of the world, and believes s/he understands 80%.

The adult understands 30%, and believes s/he understands 60%.

The elderly adult understands 40% and believes s/he understands 40%.
Well said! Which is why we "seasoned" folk shouldn't be put off by the extremism of youth. In fact, we have a responsibility to pass on the knowledge if we want our kids to have a liveable world.
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