Ricki Tarr @RickiTarr@beige.party
There is this strange idea, that if we understand the facts or science behind how something works, we will lose our sense of wonder. But this has never felt true for me, understanding prisms doesn’t take away the beauty of a rainbow, understanding evolution doesn’t negate the miracle of our existence. The Universe is a magical place, and the more I learn, the more my wonder deepens.
also like, having the answers lets us do cool shit like create lasers, or space telescopes that let us photograph the most absurdly beautiful creations of nature.
Even if it was true that knowing how it works made it less wonderous, it also allows for new wonders, so at worst it evens out in the end.