Every day on Low Two Pair, I offer a fresh Thought of the Day and Question of the Day, not because I’ve got life figured out, but because I’m still trying to. Today, we’re tackling the quiet danger of ignorance masquerading as confidence (thank you, Mr. Darwin), and then we’re diving headfirst into an age-old human dilemma: would you rather sweat or shiver?
Let’s get into it.
Thought of the Day:
“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” — Charles Darwin
Let me be clear: this quote should be stitched into every overly confident hot take on the internet. Darwin nailed it. The less we know, the more certain we seem to be. And the more we actually understand, the more likely we are to hedge, pause, and say something completely honest like: “It depends.”
Have you noticed this in your life? The loudest voice in the room often has the least nuance. And the person with the actual experience? They’re usually the one quietly sipping coffee in the corner, silently begging not to be pulled into another unsolicited TED Talk at the family BBQ.
It’s not just frustrating—it’s dangerous. When ignorance leads the conversation, actual expertise gets drowned out. That’s why humility, curiosity, and the occasional, “I don’t know, let me look it up,” are underrated superpowers.
Question of the Day:
Would you rather be hot or cold? Why?
I’m firmly in Camp Cold. Cold can be fixed. Cold is manageable. Cold is a hoodie, a blanket, a firepit, and the excuse to make cocoa. But hot? Once you’re hot, you’re just… hot. There’s only so much you can legally remove before the neighbors start calling the HOA.
This question feels simple on the surface, but dig a little deeper and it’s a personality test in disguise. People who love the heat? They’re usually the go-go-go types, built for sun, sweat, and activity. People who love the cold? We tend to like our space, our quiet, and the option to burrow into something soft and oversized. (This tracks with my general desire to live as a well-read burrito.)
And yet, like many things in life, the real answer depends on the context. I might say I prefer cold, but catch me in February scraping ice off my windshield with a debit card and I’ll be wishing for even a whiff of July humidity.
Want more quirky takes? Check out The Worst Thing About Autumn
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