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Certainty Quote by Aldous Huxley

“Universal education has created an immense class of what I may call the New Stupid, hungering for certainty yet unable to find it in the traditional myths and their rationalizations.” quote by Aldous Huxley
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“Universal education has created an immense class of what I may call the New Stupid, hungering for certainty yet unable to find it in the traditional myths and their rationalizations.”

Aldous Huxley

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Perennial Philosophy, Aldous Huxley, 1945

Mass education produces many who crave absolute answers but lack the depth to satisfy them, leading to shallow certainty.

In simple terms: Education can create shallow certainty.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth over easy answers.

Themes

education certainty myths critical thinking

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

analytical critical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • media consumption
  • academic curricula
  • personal belief formation

Key Concepts

epistemology cognitive bias cultural narratives

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster genuine curiosity?
  • What role should myth play in modern thinking?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on certainty can stifle curiosity and open inquiry.

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