The Box We Shouldn’t Open: The Paradox of Knowledge and Trust
Knowledge is good. Our craving for knowledge is bad.
Imagine being granted every gift, with just one condition—you must never open a box. This is the rule of fairy tales: all magic hinges on a single, incomprehensible “no.” The real test isn’t about satisfying curiosity, but learning to trust that some things are better left unknown.
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