August 18, 2006

Get the whole picture!

It is well-known that quoting out-of-context is a favorite device of manipulation, by those with ulterior motives.

What is not so obvious, and possibly even more frightening? The same phenomenon happens in learning in general: Making judgment based on extremely limited knowledge, or learning the superficial specifics without a solid foundation of general principles.

A little knowledge is indeed very dangerous!

See also:

• Omissions
• Connect The Dots...  UNVEILED 3/9/09 on Bravo Studio
• Four Blind Men and An Elephant
• Common Sense