We can't really understand this world because we are part of it.
I first learnt about this idea in a novel-form philosophy primer. Then a quote by Hayek (or some social scientist I can't remember). Then in George Soros' book.
We can't really understand this world because we are part of it + our belief/understanding actually affects the reality.
It seems so obvious it should be common sense...but it never prevail in our mainstream education or decision makers' offices.
When it comes to shaping reality, too many forces are at play. Too many variables, mainly human factors.
So I have to agree with Mr Soros when he attributes the financial armageddon to the prevalence of such fundamental mistakes among elites in our society.
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To simplify and inaccurately put it, collectively we as a species are stupid.
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