People with a loathing of stupidity often only complete the first step: seeing the world clearly. They can identify logical flaws, see through human weaknesses, and recognize all kinds of foolish behaviors. But they struggle to reach the second step: reclaiming power. Because understanding the world is just cognition; changing the world is action. If cognition ultimately does not translate into action, then cognition itself can become a new form of shackles.

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