As children, we are fearless in our curiosity. We ask whether we will turn orange if we eat a lot of carrots without admitting the possibility of sounding silly. As we grow older, we still have questions to ask, but they start to look silly to us, even though they aren’t. “How can I ask a question about this error? I solved things like that so many times!” - this is something I would have said to myself a year ago.
I’ve come to realise that this hesitation is not only unnecessary but also counterproductive. It’s like trying to find your way in a dark room without turning on the light, simply because you’ve been there before. The path may be familiar, but without the light, you risk stumbling and losing your way.
Asking “stupid questions” is not a sign of weakness, but a tool for growth and understanding, after all, really, wouldn’t we get orange if we eat a lot of carrots? Doesn’t carotene actually make you orange?
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