We live in an age of misinformation, but it’s not always on purpose. Sometimes we hear things or come to conclusions that end up becoming fact in our heads. Other times it can be malicious with intent to deceive or subvert. Sometimes it’s in the middle.
Where do you draw the line with regards to people being wrong about things and feeling compelled to correct or respond to their wrongness?
Am I wrong?
To the extent that you’re not a dick about it.
Don’t be too confident in something you didn’t research enough. Don’t be too loud about shit you don’t understand.
Don’t be haphazard with the truth about things that can put peoples’ lives at risk. Don’t make shit up about vaccines.
Don’t lie on purpose. Don’t lie or bullshit for attention. Bullshitting with friends for fun is obviously fine if they know you’re not serious.
If somebody points out your mistake, understand what they’re saying, learn from it, and be gracious about it. Don’t double down just to save face, that’ll only ever make things worse.