Some day I hope they realize how ignorant they are.
Not the way the world works. At times a few become wise, and look back and are amazed at how ignorant they were. But no one ever realizes how ignorant he is, when he is ignorant.
In fact much of human history is full of people rejoicing in what to the few who may be slightly wiser, grand shared delusions rooted in ignorance. See for example: Facebook and most social networking sites.
Why is Bill Maher considered a pundit, or Obama a President?