In talking about wonder, adventure, and science I want to emphasize that I don't believe it's important to be super smart to enjoy these things. Of course we should try to understand things and learn as much as possible, but having a high IQ isn't as critical as people pretend it is. At any rate, there are many things that no one understands - smart people are just better at pretending that they do.
So I found John Kerry's statement to German students in Berlin refreshing. Especially since despite being a politician he was so unexpectedly blunt. To put it in context, he was talking about ideological freedom and how we put up with stupid groups like the Nazis because we believe freedom is so important. Even the freedom to be stupid.
So I found John Kerry's statement to German students in Berlin refreshing. Especially since despite being a politician he was so unexpectedly blunt. To put it in context, he was talking about ideological freedom and how we put up with stupid groups like the Nazis because we believe freedom is so important. Even the freedom to be stupid.
"In America you have a right to be stupid - if you want to be," Kerry said.
"And we tolerate it. We somehow make it through that. Now, I think that's a virtue. I think that's something worth fighting for."
