Artificial Quote by Ezra Pound
“There is natural ignorance and there is artificial ignorance. I should say at the present moment the artificial ignorance is about eighty-five per cent.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Cantos, Book I, 1917
Distinguishes between innate lack of knowledge and deliberately withheld information, noting most ignorance is manufactured.
In simple terms: Natural vs. artificial ignorance, most is artificial.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question hidden biases.
Themes
knowledge
ignorance
media
truth
critical thinking
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- education
- media consumption
- research
- decision making
Key Concepts
epistemology
information control
propaganda
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify artificial ignorance in your environment?
- What motivates the creation of artificial ignorance?
A Different Perspective
Artificial ignorance can be hard to detect and may be justified by power structures.
