M = d(I) + n(S)

Budak Kampung was having a conversation with the Wise Man. It was a good conversation on misunderstanding. Explaining the causes and repercussions of misunderstanding, The Wise Man used a simple analogy in explaining each and every point. The Budak Kampung listened attentively, digesting each point as if it would be the last that he would hear from the Wise Man.

"It happens every day, in almost every conversation" said the Wise Man. "That is why they go on national television for a debate". (While this entry is written, LGE and CSL are going against each other.)

"What do they expect to achieve, Wise Man?" asked the Budak Kampung.

"All they want to proof that misunderstanding exist everyday. And they thought by going live on national tv, they can clear their misunderstandings."

"Can they achieve that... I mean clear the misunderstanding?" quipped the Budak Kampung.

"Son, how could they clear the misunderstanding in a debate? What they didn't realise is that they are going to create more confusion as they themselves didn't know what caused their misunderstanding."

"Okay Wise Man, can you share with me what caused misunderstanding in the first place?". The Budak Kampung hope that this will help him become a better leader and avoid misunderstanding with his followers.

"Son, misunderstanding, if I may explain in a mathematical formula, it goes like this"

M =  d(I) + n(S),

where

M is misunderstanding
d(I) is the degree of your Ignorance
n(S) is the length of time you remain stupid

"So, simply put, misunderstanding is highly correlated to your level of ignorance and a pinch of stupidity."

"Thank you Wise Man."

"You are most welcome son."