That’s Unfortunate

If you took all the knowledge in the world, what percent do you think you have? How much do you really know?

We seem to be blinded by our own knowledge and often overestimate its scope. In our bubble, it seems to be substantial, at least compared to the village idiot.

The beautiful thing about knowledge is that there are reminders all around us. Reminders that we don’t know much about anything. Just because the bird nerd knows what kind of bird it is doesn’t mean he actually “knows” anything about it. The curiosity seems to be usurped by the label.  

The label is comforting and builds pride… and you know where pride leads.

So the next time you see something and say:

“Aw, that’s unfortunate.” Remember, you don’t have the power to judge something as “unfortunate.” You only “know” part of the story.