
The psychology of willful ignorance
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Escaping the Cave: The Comfort of Ignorance
This chapter analyzes the allegory of a man emerging from a cave, representing the struggle between willful ignorance and the pursuit of knowledge. It examines the psychological tendencies behind avoiding certain truths and the philosophical implications of resisting enlightenment, drawing from historical perspectives like those of Plato.
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