John Stuart Mill said, "I believe in spectacles, but I think eyes are necessary too". It was his response to a question concerning a topic still relevant today. Can we gain wisdom by focusing only on facts and how things work? Conversely, can we ground our ideas about meaning and purpose purely on speculation removed from direct engagement with the facts? Both are two essential parts of one whole. None is sufficient on its own. If you are curious to find out more, head to humanfactor.blog and check out my latest post on John Stuart Mill.
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