ChatGPT on EGONORANCE

I asked chatGPT to comment on 


Cause of inflated ego is often ignorance


And she said,


“While it is true that ignorance can sometimes contribute to an inflated ego, it is not accurate to say that it is the sole cause. Inflated ego can stem from a variety of factors, including childhood experiences, cultural and societal influences, and individual personality traits.

That being said, ignorance can certainly contribute to an inflated ego. When we are ignorant about something, we may overestimate our own knowledge or abilities, leading us to become overly confident or arrogant. This can cause us to overlook the perspectives and expertise of others, which can further reinforce our own inflated sense of self.

In addition, ego and ignorance can also feed into each other in a vicious cycle. An inflated ego can prevent us from admitting our own ignorance, leading us to defend our beliefs or opinions even when they are not based on facts or evidence. This, in turn, can reinforce our own ignorance, leading to even more inflated ego.

Overall, while ignorance can contribute to an inflated ego, it is not the sole cause. It is important to recognize that ego and ignorance are separate concepts that can interact in complex ways, and that overcoming them requires self-awareness, humility, and a willingness to learn from others.”




Sounds like a first derivative answer to me.  “…childhood experiences, cultural and societal influences, and individual personality traits” are some of the most powerful originators of ignorance. 

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