I can think of many more foolish reasons to make a fool of one’s self than this:
I have made a fool of myself before and will no doubt do so again. I am happy to make a fool of myself, if it will advance our knowledge and understanding.
— Stephen Downes, via his blog. Read the post these great lines come from – and follow the other links. I’m learning a great deal from this conversation, as I usually do from Stephen.