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Day 3809: July 26, 2023

Prompt: “Our knowledge is a little island in a great ocean of nonknowledge.” – Isaac Bashevis Singer


I never heard of this author before, so I looked him up. I also read a couple opinions about one of his books. In general, the critics were in favor of the stories but, critical about the translations of some of his works.

I have no opinion about the critics or their opinions since I never read one of this authors books. I was actually looking to understand the word nonknowledge. Particularly as it applies to human knowledge being a little island. I have to agree because one person gaining knowledge during their lifetime can only acquire a certain amount of knowledge during the short duration of time on the earth as a human.

When I think of famous scientists and scholars who have passed on knowledge discovered so that others may not have to chase the same knowledge trail. It seems incredible that we are not as wild and untamed as the jungle apes.

Also, because our societies on the earth are not equally educated so some of the least educated still often reside in the throes of superstition instead of knowledge that has been scientifically proven. We are encouraged to pursue knowledge so we can make important decisions as individuals and pass knowledge to others so they can also make proper decisions of life.

I'm guessing a great ocean of nonknowledge may indicate that sea of people who either do not believe in gaining knowledge or who are otherwise not in a position to gain knowledge because of one type of society or another. If I look at the quote in this light, I have to agree.

I leave you with this insight or question as it may stand to be. What are we passing on in our DNA? How will it benefit future generations if we chase knowledge for its own value? And, if heaven is our inheritance how will it gain us to be as educated as possible before we enter that realm?

It's that time of year. We are once again filling the barn with hay. One bad storm slammed itself against our house last week. It has been a while since I saw a storm that bad but, we were forewarned so safe to watch it fly through. Happy trails and stay safe.