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What does it mean?
The text warns that formal education hinders understanding of the concept.
In plain terms
School might stop you from learning this truth.
What can you take from it?
Seek knowledge outside standard institutions.

Where it applies

  • academic debate
  • research

Putting it to work

  • advocacy
  • defense

Questions to consider

  • Is education limiting?
  • How to verify?

Another view

It assumes institutions are inherently corrupt.

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