無知有時是一個負面的用語，用以描述意識的貧乏。然而，當發現自己的無知，也意味著我們有成長的機會。無知是人類的原始狀態，我們生來一無所知，所以充滿了探索世界的好奇心。隨著年齡的增長，我們以為自己已經知道得足夠多，而放棄了許多學習的機會。這種自滿意味著我們仍然無知。
我們自以為已經知道的東西，其實是一種不斷變化的幻象，所以無法構成可靠的思考基礎。例如，當有人問我們是誰，我們只能告訴他我們的名字和職業。之所以有這種答案，是因為我們其實不知道自己是誰，為甚麼來到這個世界。然而，這卻讓別人看不見我們的真面目。
無知就像活在夢中。我們在夢中對自己和別人的了解，都是不真實的。因為無知，我們將自己的欲望誤認為真正的需要。我們也不知道這些欲望能否得到滿足，所以追求更多的財富和權力。由無知而產生的貪婪，以及對別人的歧視和偏見，是造成人際關係衝突的主要因素。
如果能夠承認自己的無知，並如孩童一樣保持好奇心，我們就能從一切事物中學習，並擁有持久的喜悅。這種喜悅來自我們對世界的了解，以及真實的自我意識。我們知道，作為自然界的高階生物，我們肩負著探索和建構宇宙的使命。更讓我們欣慰的是，大自然從來沒有讓我們陷入無法逃脫的困難境地。
當意識到自然界萬物生生不息、生命發展所需的資源也取之不盡、用之不竭，我們就能放下對物質財富的執著。透過更廣闊的世界觀，我們也會更了解自己真正的利益和目標，與別人建立相互尊重和促進的關係，以平等、友好和積極的態度面對世界。
可見，消除無知就像消除文盲一樣，可以讓我們與別人更容易相處，化解矛盾，並避免爭鬥。在探索大自然的過程中，我們也可以更好地保護環境，過著更健康的生活。
然而，要消除無知，我們必須放棄自滿，對自己與別人的需求、習慣和感受有更深入的了解。強調彼此的相同之處，欣賞彼此的差異。當我們擁有開放的心態，人與人之間的關係就會變得和諧，每個人都可以在安全穩定的環境中發展。
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Eliminate ignorance to avoid conflict
Ignorance is sometimes a negative term used to describe a poverty of consciousness. However, when we discover our ignorance, it also means that we have the opportunity to grow. Ignorance is the original state of human beings. We are born knowing nothing, so we are full of curiosity to explore the world. As we grow older, we think we already know enough and give up many opportunities to learn. This complacency means we remain ignorant.
What we think we know is actually an ever-changing illusion and therefore cannot form a reliable basis for thinking. For example, when someone asks us who we are, we can only tell him our name and occupation. The reason for this answer is that we actually don’t know who we are and why we came to this world. However, this prevents others from seeing our true colors.
Ignorance is like living in a dream. What we know about ourselves and others in dreams is unreal. Because of ignorance, we mistake our desires for real needs. We also don’t know whether these desires can be satisfied, so we pursue more wealth and power. Greed arising from ignorance, as well as discrimination and prejudice against others, are the main factors causing conflicts in interpersonal relationships.
If we can admit our ignorance and remain curious like children, we can learn from everything and have lasting joy. This joy comes from our understanding of the world and our true self-consciousness. We know that as higher-order creatures in nature, we shoulder the mission of exploring and constructing the universe. What makes us even more gratified is that nature has never put us into difficult situations that we cannot escape.
When we realize that all things in nature are endless and the resources required for the development of life are inexhaustible, we can let go of our attachment to material wealth. Through a broader worldview, we will also better understand our true interests and goals, establish mutually respectful and promoting relationships with others, and face the world with an equal, friendly and positive attitude.
It can be seen that eliminating ignorance, like eliminating illiteracy, can make it easier for us to get along with others, resolve conflicts, and avoid fights. In the process of exploring nature, we can also better protect the environment and live a healthier life.
However, to eliminate ignorance, we must give up complacency and develop a deeper understanding of our own and other people's needs, habits, and feelings. Emphasize each other's similarities and appreciate each other's differences. When we have an open mind, relationships between people will become harmonious, and everyone can develop in a safe and stable environment.
On May 17, 2023
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