Samuel Corp on Nostr: Are you familiar with Plato's 'noble lie'? Do you think there is some knowledge that ...
Are you familiar with Plato's 'noble lie'? Do you think there is some knowledge that should be kept esoteric? If so, why? Let's say some people are more worthy, by being both virtuous and capable. Two questions:
1. What type of information is best kept esoteric so as to keep systems healthy and not share, even in an attempt to improve civilization?
2. How do you separate those who are virtuous and capable from those who are merely from certain families, position, or wealth?
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