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In the [[Truth seeking|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. | In the [[Special:MyLanguage/Truth seeking|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. | 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. | ||
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= Humility does not mean inaction = | = 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 [[Truth seeking|rational thinking]] and the [[Scientific method]] to guide decision making. | 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 [[Special:MyLanguage/Truth seeking|rational thinking]] and the [[Special:MyLanguage/Scientific method|scientific method]] to guide decision making. | ||
= Related concepts = | = Related concepts = | ||
* [[Truth seeking]] | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Truth seeking|Truth seeking]] | ||
* [[Education of community members]] | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Education of community members|Education of community members]] | ||
* [[Education of children]] | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Education of children|Education of children]] | ||
* [[Scientific method]] | * [[Special:MyLanguage/Scientific method|Scientific method]] | ||
[[Category:Concepts]] | [[Category:Concepts{{#translation:}}]] |
Latest revision as of 13:09, 10 November 2024
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.