Ignorance is not bliss

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In the world there are numerous lessons that can be learned either from experience or out of curiosity. People who are ignorant are the ones who do not know the essential, practical knowledge that they need to know in order to keep their position as thoughtful, social beings. Therefore, the quote, "Ignorance is bliss," by Cypher in the movie "The Matrix" cannot possibly be true. Ignorance is not bliss, because ignorance causes conflicts between people, …

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…despite their ignorance. Cypher's quote, "Ignorance is bliss," is a foolish way of thinking that the world would be happier if they were uninformed of anything. Ignorance means no knowledge, or in other words, no "true, justifiable belief" for everyone, and incompatibility between people will result, which will only bring confusions and troubles. From experience and curiosity, people must learn in order to survive, and to be able to live a social life with others.