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Originally posted by Lava,
I've found out over and over and over again that ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance of facts keeps us doing things we would not do if we knew better, thus stops us doing our best. |
But you wouldn't KNOW you were not doing your best. Your BEST is just a subjective term and depends on different factors.
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I can only think of one situ where ignorance would hold some temptation. If I were going to go through some horrific ordeal tomorrow, it would be easier to enjoy today in ignorance. But... in the real world, knowing today gives me greater chances of avoiding it tomorrow, or modifying it to be less of an ordeal. And also gives me a chance to come to a bit more peace with it first.
Lava |
I remember a discussion with someone about just that. The ordeal was a huge asteroid and my friend didn't want to know about it. I wanted to assemble my family at home, give them all a hug and say goodbye...and then get knee-walking drunk.
Besides, at least in the asteroid type scenario, you would be ignorant of it, but only until it got close.