Ignorance and bliss by Mark Lilla: On wanting not to know

Ignorance and bliss by Mark LillaGet the book: https://amzn.to/41mvQ07Aristotle claimed that ‘all human beings want to know’. Yet we also want not to know. Centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerised crowds still follow preposterous prophets; irrational rumours trigger fanatical acts; and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Where does this will to ignorance originate, and how does it shape our lives … This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ideas.nextbigwhat.com/subscribe