In these times of Artificial Intelligence, I feel compelled to write a little about ignorance. This condition is not the product of any effort, but rather the result of not paying due attention to the world around us. Hence, there are those who prefer simple entertainment to the curiosity of those who want to learn about history and other interesting subjects that lead us to knowledge and, therefore, to develop and direct our talent and intelligence in better ways.

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From this combination of factors inevitably arises the much-discussed Artificial Intelligence, which is nothing more than an internet application that allows us to verify the information we receive daily and helps us by exploring human cognitive functions such as training, logic, and reflection in problem-solving. It relates to systems that reach our environment and process data that help us make decisions and act accordingly toward a specific goal, sometimes even using algorithms to analyze data and verify our experiences.

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Conversely, there is also—in my opinion—Artificial Ignorance, which stifles talent, and many who possess it boast of it, believing they have knowledge unknown to others. This is a grave mistake. Ignorance will never haunt the minds of intelligent people or simply those with common sense. Ignorance can boast of its lack of information, education, and culture because it is unaware of the ups and downs of talent. A talented person doesn't need to constantly tell others, "I know what I'm doing." 

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On the contrary, ignorant people never realize their incompetence and under no circumstances let their guard down to preserve it. This is because they don't fully understand why they are at a lower level than the average person in society—that is, their neighbors, colleagues, and other circles they've entered by chance. The culprit for this unfortunate disparity is possibly genetics, but be very careful when making a definitive diagnosis. Sometimes stupidity lurks somewhere, and their neurons can't control its flow through the meninges that surround their brains. 

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It is necessary to add that those who belong to this group that operates within Natural Ignorance, the kind we discussed in previous paragraphs, do not necessarily possess any trace of malice. On the contrary, in many cases, those who make up this unbalanced circle are none other than those whose nobility hinders their intentions to such an extent that they are incapable of causing even the slightest harm to others. 

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Of course, neither are the fortunate ignorant, those who have been able to accumulate diverse knowledge throughout their lives, helping them to live somewhat more informed and, therefore, more perceptive when making decisions as they journey through life, thus avoiding harming others. So much so, that sometimes—though it may seem contradictory—they also tend to accumulate enough common sense, acquired from their daily reading and information in the press and other sources—suggested by people they respect—and as a result, they become extremely measured and cautious when it comes to taking sides.  

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It would be appropriate to briefly mention current Artificial Intelligence, which, for various reasons, sometimes relegates us to the background. Is this new medium of information and instruction perhaps the foundation upon which the pillars of future thought will be built? Will we have enough time to control it and, in some way, take advantage of it in multiple topics and disciplines? From what I have seen, heard, and experienced: we must wait and see!

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We are awakening to a world where the criteria that have governed society until now will soon be obsolete, if not impractical. Human intelligence and talent go hand in hand with this new dawn of knowledge, and therefore we must be cautious when making decisions. Prudence, moderation, and other aspects of the personality of the social entity we represent—both individually and as a group—must be closely linked to the experience gained from these new alternatives. 

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Meanwhile, I recommend that you try to study these new social profiles in depth so that you won't be caught off guard by any circumstances that may arise. Artificial Intelligence is a new achievement of the level of civilization we have reached with the crutches of technology and science, and it would be truly sad to throw away what we have achieved in various fields simply to readily accept what specialized technical destiny has in store for us. 

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Learning is never a bad thing, and who knows, you might even become one of those experts out there promoting the idea of ​​embracing new applications to improve your understanding of the things life throws your way. But that doesn't mean you have to discard what you already know about the internet and the various functions of any specialized application. So, accepting your natural ignorance is simply about embracing the new set of techniques that the future has placed in your path.

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Of course, it would never hurt to be vigilant about the knowledge you acquire as you progress through these technological intricacies, so as not to get lost in labyrinths that could later damage the points of view you have acquired up to that point through other, less sophisticated and profound means. 

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From what I have been able to experience, Artificial Intelligence is here to stay in our environment and, in the meantime, it is sweeping away other criteria related to the experience you may have acquired up to this point. 

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Remember that, from certain perspectives, we are creatures of habit, and it never hurts to know where the latest scientific and technological advancements are headed. Until then, be one of those we are compelled to ask from time to time: "Where is the wheel of life turning, the wheel that leads us to the future?"