Anything you don't understand is dangerous until you do understand it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ignorance creates risk because the unknown can harm you unexpectedly.
- In plain terms
- Not knowing something makes it risky until you learn about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn about unknowns to reduce danger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What unknowns are you ignoring?
- How do you reduce risk?
Another view
Some dangers exist even with full understanding.
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