Oracle of Ignorance

Imagine that you knew everything, an infinity of knowledge beyond comprehension.  However, you never knew exactly what you needed to know exactly when you needed to know it.  You would be omnisciently retardative.   On the other hand, what if you knew nothing, a void of understanding, a paragon of cluelessness?  However, you always knew exactly what you needed to know just at the very instant you needed to know it.

Knowledge without purpose is noise.  Actionable knowledge is invaluable.  We learn so much that we will never act upon most of it.  Why?  Just in case.

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