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The Upside of Ignorance, Diaries, and More

The Upside of Ignorance, Diaries, and More

Aug 01, 2024
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What was it in 1550s England that led to the rise of a new behavior, a new way of thinking? Keeping a diary... more »

The upside of ignorance. Our sense of self is partly based on what we don’t know — on being wrong... more »

Unlike computers, humans thrive on ambiguity and equivocation, on double entendre and sophistry, on blunders and embarrassments... …

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