Bright Minds

I've noticed that when two people with limited knowledge start talking, they often believe they know everything. During their discussions, they think they are the wisest people in the world and that everyone else is wrong. They see themselves as the only ones who are right and consider everyone else foolish. This overconfidence makes them feel superior, even though their understanding is quite shallow. On the other hand, when two intellectuals with a lot of life experiences and knowledge come together for a discussion, it can quickly turn into a heated debate. Each person is convinced that their perspective is correct and is unwilling to accept the other's opinion. This stubbornness to prove themselves right can lead to intense arguments, as both sides strongly defend their viewpoints - haha! It's interesting how people, regardless of their level of knowledge, can become so firm in their beliefs. The less knowledgeable are overconfident, while the more knowledgeable can bec

  History, they say, is the greatest teacher. It holds the stories of our past, the mistakes, the successes, and the lessons that could guide us to a better future. Yet, despite this wealth of knowledge, it often seems like no one ever truly learns from it. We read about the wars, the failures of great civilizations, and the repeated cycles of human mistakes, but still, we find ourselves making the same mistakes over and over again. Think about the many wars fought throughout history. From old battles to today's fights, the reasons are often the same: wanting power, resources, and control. We have seen the terrible results of these wars: people dying, economies ruined, and many lives hurt. Yet, even today, countries are stuck in conflicts just like the ones before. It's like the lessons of history are written in invisible ink, only seen by those who look closely, but ignored by most. In addition, history teaches us about social injustices and the long struggles for equality and

How I Write (1956). Bertrand Russell's advice for academia - "First: never use a long word if a short word will do. Second: if you want to make a statement with a great many qualifications, put some of the qualifications in separate sentences. Third: do not let the beginning of your sentence lead the reader to an expectation which is contradicted by the end. Take, say, such a sentence as the following, which might occur in a work on sociology: 'Human beings are completely exempt from undesirable behaviour-patterns only when certain prerequisites, not satisfied except in a small percentage of actual cases, have, through some fortuitous concourse of favourable circumstances, whether congenital or environmental, chanced to combine in producing an individual in whom many factors deviate from the norm in a socially advantageous manner.' Let us see if we can translate this sentence into English. I suggest the following: 'All men are scoundrels, or at any rate almost all.

  Continuing with a bad decision can feel like staying true to your choices, but it often reflects a lack of courage. For instance, imagine someone who invests in a failing business despite knowing it's doomed. Rather than facing the reality and making a change, they persist in their misguided belief, unwilling to confront their mistake. Sticking with a bad choice is like staying in a boat with a hole. You know it's sinking, but you're scared to jump out. Imagine you choose a book to read, but it turns out to be boring. If you keep reading, it's not brave; it's just wasting time. Admitting you made a mistake is like saying, "Oops, I chose the wrong book," then finding a better one to enjoy. For example, think about picking a game to play with friends. You suggest one, but everyone seems bored. If you insist on playing the same game, it's not smart. It's better to say, "Okay, that game didn't work. Let's try something else." It sho