Disinterested Quote by Albert J. Nock
“Useless knowledge can be made directly contributory to a force of sound and disinterested public opinion.”
About This Quote
Useless knowledge can be transformed into useful influence on public opinion, implying that even trivial facts can shape discourse.
In simple terms: Trivial knowledge can affect public opinion.
Key Takeaway
Leverage all knowledge for influence.
Themes
knowledge
public opinion
influence
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- media strategy
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
political science
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- When is knowledge truly useful?
- How to filter noise?
A Different Perspective
Not all knowledge is actionable.
![“Now that practical skills have developed enough to provide adequately for material needs, one of these sciences which are not devoted to utilitarian ends [mathematics] has been able to arise in Egypt, the priestly caste there having the leisure necessary for disinterested research.” quote by Aristotle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ee/aristotle-78_able_now-that-practical-skills-have-developed_114834.jpg)
