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What does it mean?
Ignorance leads to the loss of life or well-being.
In plain terms
Not knowing things costs lives.
What can you take from it?
Seek knowledge to survive.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • personal choices

Putting it to work

  • educate yourself
  • stay informed

Questions to consider

  • What do you ignore?

Another view

It does not define which knowledge is essential.

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