Modest
A trait that grows with wisdom and shrinks with inexperience.
It is difficult for humans to be modest; we are not wired as such. Our egocentricism is a by-product of the biological torque that drives all organisms to perceive their own supremacy influenced by an evolutionary history that is millions of years old.
The elevation of our interests is necessary for procreation, which contributes a great deal to human meaning. Beyond this, our egocentricism is likely to make us insufferable, and rightfully so. We may not always be able to curb it, but voluntary injections of doubt into our views will promote growth and social cohesion.
Information is one thing, knowledge is another, but wisdom is the best game in town, and modesty is the best measure of victory.
Posted: 29 Dec 2022
