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Is It Better to Know?

Is It Better to Know?

Published: 2/16/2021, 3:10:00 AM

Being able to see what’s happening around us can help us make smart decisions. But knowledge — especially knowledge of how others perceive us — can also hold us back, mire us in needless worry, and keep us from achieving our potential. This week, we look at the paradox of knowledge.