It is impossible to teach a man what he thinks he already knows

The pursuit of knowledge depends on recognized lack thereof. If someone believes they already know something, they are unlikely to seek to understand it. They are also unlikely to be appreciative of someone who seeks to help them understand it. Said differently:

It is impossible to teach a man what he thinks he already knows. —Epictetus

#cognition #always-learning

see also:

• Perception is Reality
• It is difficult to make someone understand what their salary depends on them not understanding