“What you know is a function of what you have been exposed to”
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Simplified Meaning:
The things you understand depend on what you have experienced or learned about. Imagine you grew up in a small village and only saw a few different kinds of trees. You would only know about those specific trees. But if you traveled to different forests and parks, you would see many new types of trees and learn much more. Think about learning in school. If you study history, you know about important events and people from the past. If you only learn about your country’s history, you might not know as much about other countries. But if you read books or watch documentaries about the world, you get a bigger picture. In your daily life, this means trying new things can help you learn more. Talk to different people, visit new places, and explore various ideas. Each new experience adds to what you know. This helps you understand the world better and makes you a more knowledgeable person.
