Why do criminals receive medical treatment?
On ignorance, Hitler, and Emerson.
IDEA I’M PONDERING
When I was young, I was shocked when I found out that criminals injured during the act still received medical treatment. They were criminals. They were wrong. Why were we helping them?
I thought things were very black and white back then. Regardless of what you told me, my mind wasn't changing. I was ignorant, but can you expect a 4-year-old not to be?
20 years later, I see the error in my thinking. The world isn't black and white. It's a complicated grey mess.
Just as I was ignorant back then, I'm ignorant of things today. I expect to look back on myself in years to come and wonder how on earth I believed some of the things I believe today.
Being aware of this turns out to be useful. You realise that you’re wrong about things, no matter how much you believe you're right. Accepting that, listening to others, and constantly assessing and updating your beliefs, will save you plenty of time and pain.
LINKS I’M LOVING
I’ve been learning more history and came across an incredible YouTube channel this week. It’s got almost 4 million subscribers so I suspect many of you know it, but for those that don’t, check it out. It’s called OverSimplified. The Hitler video was one of my favourites.
QUOTE I’M REPEATING
Not a question this week, but rather a quote. Thanks to NudgeHow for sending this my way.
That’s all for this week. Have a good one!
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