ignorance is bliss, but also blinding. knowledge is power, but also fear.
is there a happy medium?
i have always thought myself smart, but there is a difference between smart and educated. between smart and aware. i was not aware, for a long time.
education is necessary for development, but the type of education is crucial. not only must one learn how the natural part of the world works, but also the unnatural--the history of the human race, the science of synthetic elements, the current conflicts racing across the ticker tape in times square.
i would say 'go forth,' and learn, but i would risk being sued by levi's. so i'll refrain.