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> It may just be differing backgrounds, but what if these are differences in raw cognitive capability? Honestly, I think ignorance may be bliss. I loathe to t
by chrsig 4y ago
> It may just be differing backgrounds, but what if these are differences in raw cognitive capability?
Honestly, I think ignorance may be bliss. I loathe to think about what arrogance, bigotry, and manifestations of depression would pop up had we concrete ways to measure capability.
- anonporridge 4y agoIgnorance isn't a real option. If the truth is knowable, someone will find it eventually. The best you can do is opt yourself into ignorance. You can't opt everyone around you into the same ignorance. And by opting yourself into ignorance, you potentially create a competitive advantage for those who don't have the same hangups for facing ugly truths as you do.
- phkahler 4y ago>> Honestly, I think ignorance may be bliss. I loathe to think about what arrogance, bigotry, and manifestations of depression would pop up had we concrete ways to measure capability. That's why I find the idea somewhat frightening. But that is also what makes it a far more interesting (relevant) question.