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Opinion | The Surprising Allure of Ignorance

Humans possess a dual desire for knowledge and ignorance, particularly during times dominated by irrational beliefs and denial of truth.

The struggle between wanting to know things while rejecting challenging truths

Ignorance can sometimes be a conscious choice for well-being, as humans grapple with the tension between curiosity and accepting difficult truths.

Opinion | The Surprising Allure of Ignorance

Humans possess a dual desire for knowledge and ignorance, particularly during times dominated by irrational beliefs and denial of truth.

The struggle between wanting to know things while rejecting challenging truths

Ignorance can sometimes be a conscious choice for well-being, as humans grapple with the tension between curiosity and accepting difficult truths.
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Plato's cave and the stubborn persistence of ignorance

Plato's Allegory of the Cave emphasizes the horror and incapacity of living in ignorance, depicting it as worse than imprisonment.

Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know by Mark Lilla review the enduring power of stupidity

Lilla explores the paradox of knowledge and ignorance, emphasizing how people often avoid confronting evident truths in favor of comforting delusions.

When kindness costs nothing, why are we still paying in prejudice?

Ignorance and cruelty persist, overshadowing the importance of kindness, acceptance, and respect for human rights despite scientific evidence supporting diversity.

CNN Guest Takes Sledgehammer to Segment on Trump's Ridiculous' Kamala Harris Attack: Can We Just Talk About How Ignorant This Whole Conversation Is?'

Aisha Mills criticizes Trump's ignorant comments on Kamala Harris's race, emphasizing her identity as both Black and Indian.

Could crabs be conscious, can you beat hypochondria and more: top reads for summer

Climate change will disproportionately impact vulnerable communities in fragile landscapes; hope lies in local resistance and adaptation efforts.

I've taught civics for decades. Our kids have lost faith in our nation

Ignorance is easily remedied, but cynicism leads to generational rot.

My First Time To Have Sex.

Ignorance can lead to serious consequences.
Proper education and counseling are crucial in relationships.

The Boys' queer star Valorie Curry on mocking her hateful right-wing character

The Boys highlights how Trump-like figures manipulate through connection to purpose and community, calling out ignorance and violence through queer representation.
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