A well-written argument Jeff. I think there are two things at play here. There's the necessary and useful distinction between wisdom and knowledge, and assuming that one is wise when in fact one's mind is only littered with facts, is folly. But maybe more to your point, turning away from inconvenient truths, evidence of reality, self observation and self knowledge in order to preserve "peace of mind" is not just a greater shame, it endangers us all.
I think you're absolutely right about the distinction between wisdom and knowledge, that is important. And I couldn't agree more that " turning away from inconvenient truths, evidence of reality, self observation and self knowledge in order to preserve "peace of mind" is not just a greater shame, it endangers us all." You nailed it.
A well-written argument Jeff. I think there are two things at play here. There's the necessary and useful distinction between wisdom and knowledge, and assuming that one is wise when in fact one's mind is only littered with facts, is folly. But maybe more to your point, turning away from inconvenient truths, evidence of reality, self observation and self knowledge in order to preserve "peace of mind" is not just a greater shame, it endangers us all.
I think you're absolutely right about the distinction between wisdom and knowledge, that is important. And I couldn't agree more that " turning away from inconvenient truths, evidence of reality, self observation and self knowledge in order to preserve "peace of mind" is not just a greater shame, it endangers us all." You nailed it.