Humility and the Socratic method

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Level 6 concept (High) - Important concept an Izara Community should implement and maintain

Overview

In the search for truth a level of humility should be encouraged as complete understandings of complex systems is near impossible. Almost every agreed upon truth has at some time been upended by new ideas and information.

Through questioning and refining arguments different interpretations of evidence or thought can be analysed, and the community can decide which make the most sense at any time.

Humility does not mean inaction

An acknowledgment that our understandings may by incorrect should not lead to indecision and inaction, rather it should encourage us to listen to contrary ideas, give the opportunity for alternative interpretations to be tested, and fall back on rational thinking and the scientific method to guide decision making.

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