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‘Know thyself’ is not just silly advice: it’s actively dangerous. From the archive:
‘Know thyself’ is the foundation of any well-meaning self-help, but not only is it hackneyed advice, it’s actively dangerous
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Eric Domond 22. pro
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I’ve always understood it to explicitly remind us that we often *don’t* know ourselves, to take a step back and re-examine how we got where we are. (Which is why I got it tattooed on my inner forearm.) I associate it with Socrates’ acknowledgement of his own ignorance.
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Hasitha Liyanage 22. pro
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Isn't this an argument against *defining* oneself, rather than knowing oneself?
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Maurizio Di Monte Ⓜ️ 22. pro
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It seems hard to avoid knowing yourself if you don't know what you need to avoid knowing. Just like avoiding getting to Time Square without knowing where it is located.
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