Knowledge is just opinion that you trust enough to act upon. -Children of the Mind
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowledge is what we accept as true enough to take action on.
- In plain terms
- Knowledge is just trusted opinion that we use.
- What can you take from it?
- Knowledge is opinion with enough confidence to act.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as knowledge?
- How much proof do you need?
Another view
Trusting opinion can lead to errors if wrong.
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