Most of the knowledge we get comes from learning and
experience. What we learn can be something taught at school or an idea drilled
into our heads by society or even our families. This kind of knowledge, the
knowledge that is passed on to us, maybe not necessarily be “true” or “right”
but it’s still what we know. The knowledge we gain directly comes from
experiences we have.
I think the knowledge we get from learning and experience is
only half of what we know. The other way we come to know things is through
assuming. Again, our assumptions may not be (and most likely won’t be) true,
but it’s still a part of what we know.
Assumptions come from both learning and experience, so
really, the way we come to know things is through the ideas that we already
have. From previous knowledge, every person has their own sense of “logic” to
create and reason their assumptions.
Just for an example…
I think it’s safe to say that most Americans haven’t been to
the Middle East recently, yet most will assume that it’s not the safest place
to be in right now. We haven’t actually been to these countries, but from
watching the news, reading articles, and hearing about all of the current
conflicts in the region, “logically” it would seem to be an unsafe in environment
to be in.
This isn’t something I know to be true, but it’s just
something I know…
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