Knowledge vs. Ignorance

From the book "THE GREAT DISCREPANCY" by Boris Kriger
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In the fascinating theater of human cognition, an intriguing performance often unfolds - the paradoxical dance between knowledge and ignorance. On one hand, there is an innate thirst for knowledge, a lively curiosity that propels individuals to probe, question, and investigate. This intellectual ambition, when well-tapped, gives birth to a fervor that relentlessly seeks to understand the intricacies of existence. Yet, in the same arena where this thirst exists, there lies an uncanny indifference to acquiring new knowledge, a lack of drive towards critical thinking and constructing a more robust, well-defined vision of the world and its creation.
Seldom does one encounter individuals who harbor a universal interest, demonstrating curiosity across all spheres of knowledge. Without intending to boast, one can observe such holistic curiosity in authors, often reflected in the breadth of their writings. However, such individuals are anomalies. Most people tend to show interest in one or a few areas while remaining apathetic to others. This selective curiosity, interestingly enough, paints a vivid picture of our learning patterns, indicative of the ever-present gap between our craving for knowledge and our often-complacent disposition towards ignorance.
There are well-worn phrases that we often find ourselves tempted to repeat, yet again, "knowledge is power", or its counterpoint, "with great knowledge comes great sorrow". Not forgetting the famed Socratic declaration, "I know that I know nothing". Complaints about younger generations have echoed across the ages, yet what warrants attention is how this old Socratic phrase has taken on a new twist in contemporary times: "I know that I know nothing, and I wish to keep it that way!"
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