Our judgments must be guided by competence. In specific fields, it’s ideal for peers or experts with similar or greater levels of competence to pass judgment. This ensures that the evaluation is well-informed, fair, and based on a deep understanding, enlightening us all.
In some situations, even less competent individuals can provide valuable perspectives. However, the judgment must be objective, free of biases, and informed by precise criteria. This reassures us that the judgment is credible and fair, instilling confidence in the process.
‘Less competent shouldn’t judge the more competent.’ Speaking in the context of a professional dispute or cultural evaluation raises essential questions about the role of competence in making judgments.
In a Consumer Forum Redressal case, a renowned superspecialist doctor was penalised one million dollars for negligence in surgery. The judge wasn’t aware of the surgical intricacies or technicalities and wasn’t professionally aware of the situation or the complications involved.
A panel of equally competent judges was needed to adjudicate the matter and decide acquittal, sentence or penalty for the concerned doctor – Competent should have judged the doctor’s competence.’
“ To an incompetent judge, I must not lie – but, I may be silent to a competent; I must answer.”
Who could be Benjamin Franklin, holding every piece of information and philosophy?
When a less competent person is made to handle a particular domain, he may overestimate and misjudge his abilities in the heat of incompetence and ego. This results in a marriage of confidence and ignorance, which is impossible to handle and correct. The brunt falls on the innocent, more competent person who can’t attest to the less competent adjudicator’s aptitude.
It is easy to judge people on their actions and motives. Competence in understanding the situation doesn’t matter; people don’t spoil a moment to think or comprehend. The truth is that when we judge others, we do not define them but ourselves. To achieve social viability and respect, one must be oneself without comparison or competition, fostering a sense of liberation and self-assurance.
Our motto should be to complement and advance a person, not humiliate him through ephemeral, superfluous judgments. We should work to restore the broken and heal the hurt, not judge those who deserve and receive it.
While watching Satyajit Ray’s film, I was disturbed, overhearing a bunch of hooligans denouncing and criticising him for not being good. People who couldn’t even pronounce the movie’s name correctly dared to use filthy language for the Oscar winner legend’s efforts and aptitude.
Some people are unique and beyond competition or comparison. The truth is that the future belongs to those who excel at everything they do.
A doctor’s competence is constantly and crucially tested by the aptitude of a layman patient who doesn’t understand the ABCs of medicine. The doctor is grilled and mentally spanked in medical school to understand the intricacies of medicine, and he does his best when dealing with patients. His abilities are questioned, and some incompetent people molest his reputation by judging him as a careless and incompetent doctor. – ‘Never judge a man’s actions until you know his motives.’
An ignorant and imprudent labourer or worker is more competent and experienced in his skill and will than the ablest and brightest specialist technician. On a comparative scale, no one should judge. The assigned job should be accomplished appropriately by focusing on one’s competence and personal growth rather than explaining and judging why it couldn’t be done.
Competence may have a flip side: It nurtures arrogance and ego in some people, leading to hostile defiance and derogatory expressions toward others.
In professional settlements and organisations, some people carry the flagstaff of knowledge without updating themselves with the latest techniques, behave as sadists, and exterminate potential subordinates and junior people who can’t excel or question their aptitude. This is an example of a more competent person smothering the understanding of a less qualified person.
Why should one follow others or try to pull them off on the pretext of compulsive knowledge pursuits? The biggest competition is with oneself – an ongoing tussle to learn and comprehend more.
How about setting our boundaries and following the dictums religiously without any bias? By doing this, we stop judging people regardless of their competence and ability. People will be in a secret competition and still be losers.
“There is no competition. Respectfully, you can never be me, and I would never want to be you.” – So why judge or pull someone down?
Smiles make you adorable, likeable, and courteous, making you appear more confident and competent. ‘Don’t compare me with others; there is no competition. —well, I am one of a kind.’
MORRIS CODE – “If you think you can do it—that’s Confidence. If You do it, that’s Competence.”
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The uniqueness of every individual very beautifully explained
hello Rupa
thanks a lot for the appreciation.
Hi Doctor
Thanks for your concern. At times I am at loss of commentary on your blog posts, so that explains my absence. I like the point you have highlighted here.
This story has been repeated so often…..
Albert Einstein at the age of 26 in 1905 explained the “theory of relativity” and “Photoelectric Effect”. You know he got the Nobel Prize for Photoelectric effect that too in 1921,Judges took 16 years to appreciate it. He never got for Relativity; reason being the Judges couldn’t understand it.
So you see genius will always be judged by the lesser ones. He will have to stand up and fight. How he proves his mettle is a sacrifice for the cause. Only then can he be a leader.
Regards RG
You surprise me with your knowledge and style of writing. I think that you should be writing blogs. you take my topics so well with very apt examples. I just loved the example of Einstein.
you are right,
regards
Hi Doctor
Something more occurred to me today.Mostly it is not possible to find Judges to understand the actions of such revolutionaries in their fields. I have not seen this series but from your narration I think this prodigal surgeon—–he is at the crossroads of choosing to go into oblivion or proving his altruisim,i mean his good intentions. He will have to find a way to explain his intent in his field , the onus lies totally on him alone. Then he will be allowed to work fearlessly, with assurance and sufficient independence. It should happen Or else how do we bring about evolution, they come from the geniuses only.
Great topic to bring out.
Regards RG
Dear RG
I have tried to work in my field and otherwise with fearless honesty and boldness. I don’t look for judges. My soul is the best judge and my intuition guides me all through this journey.
thank you so much for your apt views.
regards
Hi Doctor
I am sure you are a very good surgeon. If your blogs are written with so much honesty your whole attitude can be known. Though personally I do not know you. Thank you for the appreciation, but i am not so good to write anything close to yours. I thoroughly enjoy giving comments on your posts, it comes in spontaneously.
Regards
Thanks again for the kind words. I have an honest heart that’s all I know about myself. I don’t fake my feelings when I write. Human relationships and love is my forte and I try my best to live up to my personality and emotions.
regards.
Loved your analysis. Recently saw Special Ops and was thinking abut the conclusion. Stumbled on your post. Awesome thoughts!
Thank you so much for the appreciation Rajan Bah… regards