“Ignorance is the parent of fear.”
— Herman Melville
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When people don't know or understand something, they often feel scared of it. Imagine a person who has never seen or used a computer before. Because they don't know how it works, they might be afraid to touch it, worrying they might break it. This is because not knowing makes us imagine the worst, which creates fear. In another example, someone might be scared of a medical procedure simply because they don't understand what it involves and how much it will actually help them. By learning more about the things we don't understand, we can reduce our fears and feel more confident. So, it helps to ask questions and seek knowledge when something makes us uneasy.
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