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"人生における大きな課題の一つは、自分が正しいと思うのに十分な知識を持っているが、それが間違っていると知るには不十分であることです。"

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Sometimes, people know a little about a topic and feel very confident that they are correct, but they don’t realize there’s much more to learn. This can lead to mistakes because they don't see the bigger picture. Imagine someone who learns to cook one dish really well and thinks they are a great chef, but they don’t know about different cooking techniques or how to fix mistakes in the kitchen. They might confidently make the same dish over and over, not realizing how much more there is to learn and improve. In real life, this happens often, like when people quickly form strong opinions on social media without understanding all the details. To apply this idea, it's important to stay curious, keep learning, and remain humble about what you know. Always remember that there's more to discover beyond what you think you already understand.

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