Don NormanA stupid question asks about things so fundamental that everyone assumes the answer is obvious.
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A stupid question asks about things so fundamental that everyone assumes the answer is obvious. A stupid person makes the common mistake of assuming that everyone else already knows about these basic concepts, and asking questions that are far too simple or obvious to be of interest or importance.
Source: The Design Of Everyday Things
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