I know everything I need to know already, Rigg always said... To which Father always replied,See how ignorant you are? You don't even know why you need to know the things you don't know yet. So tell me, said Rigg. I would but you're too ignorant to understand the reasons why your ignorance is a fatal disease...
The dialogue between Rigg and his father highlights a fundamental lesson about knowledge and self-awareness. Rigg expresses a sense of confidence in what he already understands, but his father challenges him by pointing out that his perceived knowledge is limited. This exchange emphasizes the idea that true insight comes from recognizing one's own ignorance and the complexities of what one does not yet understand.
Furthermore, the conversation suggests that ignorance can...