#Fallibility

The Dual Foundations of Knowledge: Truth and Error

Ultimately, embracing both truth and error cultivates humility and adaptability. As Jung implies, wisdom is not found in dogged certainty, but in a reflective awareness that one’s convictions may be flawed. By acknowledging and learning from our errors, we not only refine our understanding but also fortify the resilience of knowledge itself, creating a foundation that is at once stable and open to growth. [...]

We Must Not Allow the Opinion of Others to Deprive Us of Our Right to Be Wrong – Paul Valéry

Paul Valéry was a French poet and philosopher. His works often dealt with ideas of human intellect, mental freedom, and self-reflection, fitting into the broader landscape of European modernist thought. [...]