November 30, 2010
Success leads to happiness. On the surface, this seems like a straightforward enough statement, one that’s not difficult to accept. But there are at least three problems with it. The first two may be obvious to you: Defining “success” is difficult Defining “happiness” is difficult. Because these concepts are difficult, there is – as far [...]
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October 6, 2010
Five ways of not knowing Innocently not knowing. Simply being unaware of the existence of or need for particular knowledge. Receptively not knowing. Open to learning what you know you don’t know. Willfully not knowing. Ignoring, repressing, or generally refusing to acknowledge. Mistakenly not knowing. Thinking you know when you don’t. Hubristically not knowing. Thinking [...]
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