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In reply to the discussion: This would end most, if not all, wars. [View all]siligut
(12,272 posts)This was said in sarcasm: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022904937#post3
But the resultant discussion has merit. I can't claim to know either way, but do want to differentiate between stupid and naive, the difference is awareness, the naive person never had the ability to make an informed decision, the stupid person had the information and made a bad decision.
Naive or naïve
1. Lacking worldly experience and understanding, especially:
a. Simple and guileless; artless: a child with a naive charm.
b. Unsuspecting or credulous: "Students, often bright but naive, betand losesubstantial sums of money on sporting events" (Tim Layden).
2. Showing or characterized by a lack of sophistication and critical judgment: "this extravagance of metaphors, with its naive bombast" (H.L. Mencken).
One who is artless, credulous, or uncritical.
Stupid
1. Slow to learn or understand; obtuse.
2. Tending to make poor decisions or careless mistakes.
3. Marked by a lack of intelligence or care; foolish or careless: a stupid mistake.
4. Dazed, stunned, or stupefied.
5. Pointless; worthless: a stupid job.