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138. ... Just as the different aspects of the planet – physical, chemical and biological – are interrelated, so too living species are part of a network which we will never fully explore and understand. … A good part of our genetic code is shared by many living beings.... fragmentation of knowledge … can actually become a form of ignorance, unless they are integrated into a broader vision of reality.
Reflection
Reflect on the complexity of life. Consider how the intellectual virtues of intellectual humility, curiosity, and open-mindedness are critical to our understanding of integral ecology. Why are they necessary?
Action
How can we cultivate intellectual humility? The next time you feel certain about something, ask yourself, “Could I be wrong?” Teach it by example. Learn more here.
