We know more than we need to know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans possess excess knowledge that does not improve their lives or choices.
- In plain terms
- We know things that are not actually useful to us.
- What can you take from it?
- Filter information to focus only on what is necessary.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you know that you do not need?
- How do you decide what matters?
Another view
Ignoring knowledge can sometimes prevent important awareness.
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