Why Is Being Wrong So Wrong?

[CurviGurvi]

The whole concept of being told that you're wrong can illicit strong reactions. So what exactly do you hear in that?

 

[Shin]

It hurts because your ego is a fragile entity who cannot stand to realize that his world view is nothing but concepts.

So, in order to protect its world view, he attacks or retreat whenever it is wounded.

[Leo Gura]

It's not wrong. It's just stupid. Like poking yourself in the eye with a fork.

And hey, if you wanna be stupid, go for it! You'll be in good company.