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THE RELIGION OF THE IGNORANT

These people construct their identities and characters on such
psychological bases as arrogance, pride, stubbornness and self-ad-
miration brought about by the feeling that their work is irreplace-
able, so-called sacred, exceptional and unique. Members of the
Religion of the Ignorant are therefore very sensitive about their own
professions. They regard every word spoken about their profession
as if it were aimed at them personally, and defend their professions
as if it were a matter of honor.
Professions that require no education, that are based more on
physical skills or experience, on knowledge passed down from rela-
tives or physical ability, have their own different psychologies.
Workplaces such as studios, shops, boutiques and offices all have
their own very different psychologies and value judgments, deter-
mined by Ignorantism. The external manifestation of the pride, ar-
rogance and egoism of those working such jobs takes place more in
the form of inferiority complexes, caprices, aggression, bad temper,
vulgarity and a know-it-all attitude.
The work ethic of the Religion of the Ignorant reveals itself
even while people are looking for employment. The most impor-
tant, even the sole criterion when seeking work is the salary that job
will bring in. The point of the work—its purpose, which belief, idea
or individual will be served, and the harm it may do—are never
made part of the equation.
In Ignorantism, one job often chosen by women is secretarial
work. Their boss is usually a man, who tends to look for female sec-
retaries. Femininity tends to play a major role here. Potential em-
ployees seek to get hired by means of their external appearance,
rather than with their competence, knowledge, experience or intelli-
gence.

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