Life Hacks - Attack Ignorance Viciously
I have often wondered why people would 'rather not know' certain things that go on in or around their lives. "I don't want to know" has become the unspoken slogan in an era of information explosion, with truth virtually begging to be found by those who seek it. What makes us willfully ignorant despite an information abundance is essentially controlled by:
- A perception bias
- The concept of bliss in ignorance
A perception or opinion bias promotes ignorance by yielding to our psychological reinforces. Those who decidedly opt for ignorance in select circumstances do so because they fear the truth may dent or shatter their opinion walls.
The peace of being oblivious to circumstances is also tempting enough to opt for willful ignorance. Having knowledge of truth is no remedy for things to get better, knowledge can actually be negative for our health, causing confusion, depression and powerlessness.
Whatever the case, ignorance should never be an option. It implodes a society faster than any external threat, and is a cowardly way out for those who would rather not know. Even the good book says "it all things you seek, seek understanding". Ignorance is not bliss, it's a burden.
The cliche saying ignorance is bliss couldn't be truer too, my friend. The more you know, the more you know you don't know.
I agree, but choosing not to know will only pave way for those who 'claim to know' to manipulate us
Knowledge is no defense against manipulation if you don't have the independence of thought to make your own mind.
And I rather think choosing not to know certain things is often good if these certain things are the right things not to know given the effect it will have on your actions and others.
But who can know everything? We are all ignorant. The humility and self awareness required to be open to expanding one's understanding is a more severe problem.
I can see your valid point here.
I agree 100%. I wanted to remain ignorant regarding health problems. I didn't want to research it and come to self diagnosis.
But in all aspects. I can't agree with you more.
Resteeming.
People tend towards the least effort on the one hand, and the comfort zone on the other hand.
The first way strengthens the Fenians and the second, those who have no self-confidence to tackle the unknown.
A sacred book says (in this sense): are they equal who know and those who do not know?