Let's Discuss... The cost of ignorance

What is the cost of ignorance?

Everyone has something that they are ignorant about. But sometimes there are important events in our lives that make specific topics important to us.

An example could be being ignorant of Nigerian prince scams and transferring all your money to a scammer.

Or a more recent example that affected everyone: the COVID pandemic and learning about virus transmission or the vaccines.

Is there a limit to the cost of ignorance?

Can we remain ignorant and delegate the knowledge to someone else and pay close to no cost?

What historical examples demonstrate the highest costs paid due to collective ignorance?

*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section.

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Art work: Autumn 1644 by David Teniers the Younger