I Dunno

Though different, Feynman wasn’t insisting on opting between a false dichotomy (sensory aesthetics vs scientific observation). He was insinuating of incremental wonder there — don’t be too complacent with the (initial) sensory overload that you tend to be neglectful of the (subsequent) underlying inquiry culminating in a thorough experience.

Explanation: Be hastily tantalised by her known beauty yet be inquiringly factual about what made her so beautiful [despite her tragic death].

 

@Novalis,

I understood Feynman's view point. My comment was generic in nature without disputing his words of wisdom. Can we be mindful and thoughtful at the same time? Does inquiry drive everything in life? Can I be only in observing mode without associating my thoughts with such observation? Will my observation be tainted by my thoughtful investigation limited by my knowledge? Is that what Satchi is alluding to, to be contented or be happy to be in parking mode called, "I donno"? Is knowing everything an option feasible as a human being?

 

In your last worded post,

Taxonomy A: Mind, observation, observing mode.

Taxonomy B: Thought, thoughtful investigation, knowledge, inquiry.

Feynman has assured in his flower metaphor that recursive (B) won’t taint but only enhance (A). I have reinforced the same in my anecdotal post. I don’t shovel deep into cyclical philosophy owing to the shortcoming of my synapses. Rest assured, enjoy (B) too with (A) to your inquisitive mileage.

 

In the present competitive universe you got to be jack of all trades and need not be a master of one or many!
2. The civilisation advanced on account of quest curiosity without which Coulmbus woun’t have ventured to find the new world. Many worlds built one over the other only on account of previous knowledge or you may call it background information.we would’t Have landed on moon to say a small step for me but a giant leap for mankind.
3. Google helps us including the young minds to widen knowledge in an instant on which one may build his or her narratives. We have seen the young ones out pace the seniors in gathering knowledge and its applications.
4. A senior dad worried about payment of bills as due date approaches but in a jiffy from his couch boy shows the gadget face evidencing payment stands paid and acknowledged. 5. World is in overdrive while those indifferent to newer science shall feel relegated and might be even miserable at times.
6. Hundreds of electronic computer games makes improves memory alertness yielding high degree of accuracy efficiency doing much more in minimum time et al. Parents are proud of their kids in such pastime.
7. I agree with reverence Sri’s remarks that cocoon is a passing stage within which strength builds and wings become strong only to withstand wind and fly once butterfly comes out of it. When I struggle to book a call taxi on my own, a school boy make it for me in a jiffy at the market.
8. So madam sister there is no “don’t know time” for elders and they have to come out of cocoon in case they are still in it.
Thanks and Regards.

 

Satchi another curious post. NASA has posted this on NASA.gov site

What we have learned
Is like a handful of earth;
What we have yet to learn
Is like the whole world
- Auvaiyar, 4th C poet, India

Katrathu kaimann alavu Kalaathathu ulagalavu. There’s always something to learn in this big universe. I Don’t know much

Sometimes Ignorance is Bliss