As a normal person living in a village in Kerala, India, how much knowledge do we need to survive?- At least one profession to earn money
- Understanding how society works and what to expect from the government
- Ability to manage money
Example story: Visiting a doctor- The doctor asked if Belgium is a city.
- I explained that Belgium is a small country in Northwestern Europe, bordering the Netherlands, France, and Germany.
- Fun Fact: French fries actually originated in Belgium, not France. During World War I, Meuse Valley was frozen, and fish was unavailable, so locals fried potatoes instead. American soldiers thought they were French fries because of the French-speaking Belgians.
Thoughts on Knowledge- The brain is a CPU for processing data, not a hard disk for storage.
- Doctors specialize in their own field, and memory is useful but not the only skill.
- Important skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, ability to apply knowledge.
- Not everyone needs to know everything.
Idea about SocietyWe should focus on what we are good at, and rely on others who are best at their jobs.
Personal Journey- I was searching for knowledge to learn interesting facts for my YouTube channel.
- Then I realized it is better to start from personal experience, improve and expand it, and only then build stories.
- Advice: Wait for life. Life will happen. You will understand how it works.
