While I was out trail walking this afternoon I was contemplating a statement attributed to Richard Feynman, one of the twentieth century’s greatest physicists. He once said that “If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you do not understand quantum mechanics.”
I realized that this statement has broader implications than he originally intended. I believe this can be applied to many areas of human knowledge, especially as it pertains to religion and politics.
I will call this the Dale doctrine.
The more fervently you believe something, the less likely it is that you fully understand it.
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The beginning of wisdom is realizing just how much you do not know . . .
Archeus_Lore
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`also the middle and end.
I've never see-sawed over the middle of wisdom, but I suppose it is worth a try.
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