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Understanding the limitations of knowledge is crucial for true intelligence from "summary" of The Awakening of Intelligence by Jiddu Krishnamurti
To understand the limitations of knowledge is to comprehend the nature of intelligence. Knowledge is the accumulation of information, experiences, and memories that have been acquired through time. It is the past acting in the present, shaping our thoughts, actions, and perceptions. However, knowledge is always limited, as it is based on our past conditioning, beliefs, and biases. This limitation is inherent in the very nature of knowledge, for it can never be complete or exhaustive. True intelligence, on the other hand, goes beyond the confines of knowledge. It is the ability to see beyond the known, the familiar, and the comfortable. It is the capacity to question, to doubt, to explore the unknown without the burden of preconceived ideas. Intelligence is not about ...
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