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We are smug also. We are correct so we should be smug about it.
Their concept of reality is mostly post modern and vibes based. As such they to make sure they are always right. It is a perfect system.
you're not wrong exactly, but also remember the difference between confident and smug and when to deploy each one
The PPB dialectic
Smugness is usually antisocial and therefore not a great affect to have when talking to people.