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Poetry as religion

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Embrace the Metaphorical Journey of Knowledge

The journey of studying is often shaped by familial expectations and can lead to diversions into unexpected fields. A background in cultural history and science reveals that the study of history is not merely about facts but rather exploring metaphors that convey the complexities of scientific evolution across eras. This approach helps discern cultural influences from factual truths, highlighting the importance of understanding the context of knowledge as a means to navigate the peculiarities of human consciousness.

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