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Ignorance is Bliss

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Ignorance is Bliss

Strategic ignorance.

30 Phil, Chapter 8, Plato, Touchstone 21: Ignorance is Bliss.

The concept of “Ignorance is bliss” says being uninformed or unaware of certain truths can lead to greater happiness. Take, for example, germophobes—people who are excessively concerned about germs. Constant awareness and meticulous research about germs and contamination could elevate their levels of stress, affecting both mental and physical health. 


That History Story, 

was first published on TST 2 years ago.

The flashcard inspired by it is this.

All this is part of the broader TST project.
When a source is corrected or expanded, it can be updated once at the tidbit level and reflected everywhere it appears.
The system favors intellectual continuity over novelty, and understanding over reaction.

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