How is wisdom gained? How does one become wise? Wisdom is, in my opinion, is the proper application of knowledge and the shedding of ignorance. The first step is acquiring knowledge. Start by looking at your own life. Find out if your living the unexamined life. Then look at your own beliefs and see if you have fallen victim of Pascal's wager. Do you believe what others around you believe just because it has always been believed? Look into long held truths and see if they really are truths. In doing so, you will learn to ask the right questions, better questions. Question a multitude of people with different beliefs and backgrounds and learn form there experiences, good and bad. But there is danger here, be careful. Some people will say something profound and appear to be wise, but to say something without understanding the deeper meaning is like not knowing at all. Those who truly desire freedom will not accept any solution, they will do their own research. Find their own truth. They will not follow the orders of others. Once you have gained knowledge you then look within yourself and find the answers to your questions. Then you can help others break the chains of Plato's cave.
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