Re: Willfull Ignorance - Satisfies NickCriteria E

Posted by Orlando Leibovitz on
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QUOTES

Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week.
George Bernard Shaw

If all the rich people in the world divided up their money among themselves there wouldn't be enough to go around.
Christina Stead (1903 - 1983), House of All Nations (1938) "Credo"

My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.
Errol Flynn (1909 - 1959)

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity: and I am not sure about the universe.
Albert Einstein

Orlando


glen e. p. ropella wrote:

Thus spake Marcus G. Daniels circa 10/05/2008 12:07 PM:
  

glen e. p. ropella wrote:
    

Thus spake Douglas Roberts circa 10/05/2008 11:07 AM:
 
      

You want to talk about willful ignorance?  Take a good look around you.
    
        

Exactly.  The trick is:  What can we do about it?
  
      

Hmm, Chelsea Clinton went to work for a hedge fund instead of going in
to politics.   Drastic measures?
    

Sorry for being dense; but how does that relate to taking action (or
knowing what actions could be taken) to mitigate against willful ignorance?

  

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