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What does it mean?
False beliefs cause more harm than a lack of knowledge.
In plain terms
Being wrong hurts more than not knowing.
What can you take from it?
Untrue assumptions lead to mistakes.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • learning
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • critical thinking
  • fact checking
  • education

Questions to consider

  • What false belief did you hold?
  • How do you verify truths?

Another view

Ignorance can also lead to significant harm.

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