Ignorance and Bliss

In "Ignorance and Bliss," acclaimed essayist Mark Lilla delves into the human inclination to embrace ignorance alongside the drive for knowledge, exploring the psychological roots and consequences of this duality. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including classical texts and modern thought, Lilla examines how this will not to know influences our lives and shapes societal behaviors, from the allure of mystical experiences to nostalgic yearnings for a simpler past. This thought-provoking work invites listeners to reflect on their own impulses and the complexity of truth in contemporary life.