2020年9月24日 · Thomas Gray originated the saying in his poem “Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College” (1742): “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” But is it?

2020年1月7日 · In my first post on the Dunning-Kruger Effect (DKE) we reviewed some basic research about the ways in which ignorance makes it difficult to judge your own performance and knowledge. If you read...

Learn why ignorance is not bliss and how staying informed empowers you to make better choices. Using the Voice referendum as a prime example of the impact of ignorance.

2022年2月27日 · Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is it destructive? What role does it play in our daily lives? What harms can it cause, or leave behind?

2020年10月17日 · In 1742, English poet Thomas Gray wrote a poem titled Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College, which carries the following words in its final stanza: “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to...

2023年7月6日 · Ignorance is often likened to a blissful blanket that wraps us warmly and securely. It’s hard for anyone to argue the appeal of not knowing what one doesn’t need or want to know. But does this comfort come without consequences? Let’s explore what ignorance means and how it can impact our lives.

2024年9月16日 · Ignorance is often seen as a negative trait — something that limits understanding and leaves us disconnected from the world. Yet, every now and then, you’ll hear the saying, “ignorance is bliss,”...

2023年9月20日 · The phrase is part of a longer line: “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” The context is one of nostalgia and a lament for lost innocence. In the poem, Gray isn’t advocating for ignorance but rather commenting on the complexities and difficulties that come with knowledge and adulthood.

2024年12月26日 · It’s called Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know, and it explores the many reasons people and societies willfully choose ignorance over deeper knowledge. Toward the end of the book, Lilla unpacks the role that nostalgia can play in driving willful ignorance.

2023年7月16日 · Ignorance is like a double-edged sword, capable of providing temporary bliss and comfort while simultaneously limiting growth and perpetuating societal challenges. Rather than viewing...