A Simple Truth, And True

Posted on August 31, 2018 by JMN
Child Pointing. JMN, photo.

Child Pointing. JMN, photo.

“But here’s the thing: Knowledge is objectively better than ignorance.”
(Paul Krugman, “For Whom the Economy Grows,” NYTimes, 8-31-18)

About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.
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4 Responses to A Simple Truth, And True

    • As much cake as you want says:
      September 2, 2018 at 11:57 am

      Thanks to the internet I’m swamped with knowledge of questionable value. Also, there’s a lack of depth – I think there might be a companion quote to the above about a little knowledge being a dangerous thing ….

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      • JMN says:
        September 2, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Very good points. Couldn’t agree more about the Internet. I can celebrate and revile it in the same breath! I endorse Krugman’s assertion in the context of his essay as it relates to transparency in government, but dogmatic binary thinking just doesn’t accommodate all the complexity and mystery of life. I’m brought to imagine another Platonic cave where every “truth” has its opposite and both can be valid! Thanks for commenting, for following, and for your art.

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      • As much cake as you want says:
        September 3, 2018 at 4:36 pm

        Ah – yes, completely agree (context is everything – should have looked it up:-))

        Liked by 1 person

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