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SWBTATTReg

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2. The saying itself, "the more I know, the less I understand." could be applied to every field, every branch of

Reply to generalbetrayus (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 03:57 PM

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knowledge known to mankind. The more one knows, the less is known, as one becomes aware of yet more that there is to know, that they don't know. Sounds like a trait of the Universe, eh?

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The more I know, the less I understand. [View all] generalbetrayus Oct 4 OP

Known as "rapier wit" (ref a kind of very sharp sword). Could do the same about citizen voters. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 4 #1

The saying itself, "the more I know, the less I understand." could be applied to every field, every branch of SWBTATTReg Oct 4 #2

As the sphere of knowledge expands, the surface area of the unknown grows exponentially. Beartracks Oct 4 #3

Ahem LearnedHand Oct 4 #4

... Solly Mack Oct 4 #5