I couldn't help but think of Plato and the Socratic method, which appears to have been lost to time. He proved that asking questions is not necessarily a neutral act—it can be a moral and intellectual pursuit aimed at revealing truth-- challenging assumptions and exposing contradictions. Today’s “just asking questions” seems to be the inverse of that -- dodging responsibility, feigning curiosity while amplifying falsehoods. It’s not inquiry—it’s evasion dressed up as openness. And the beat goes on ...... thanks for shining a light on this.
I couldn't help but think of Plato and the Socratic method, which appears to have been lost to time. He proved that asking questions is not necessarily a neutral act—it can be a moral and intellectual pursuit aimed at revealing truth-- challenging assumptions and exposing contradictions. Today’s “just asking questions” seems to be the inverse of that -- dodging responsibility, feigning curiosity while amplifying falsehoods. It’s not inquiry—it’s evasion dressed up as openness. And the beat goes on ...... thanks for shining a light on this.