First recorded in 1742, “ignorance is bliss” is a poetic phrase that expresses the idea that it is better not to be burdened with painful knowledge one cannot do anything about.  But in 1881, Dr. D W ...
Who hasn’t heard the phrase “ignorance is bliss” a thousand times? Like all cliches, it sticks because it’s rooted in truth, but it’s worth asking why ignorance can be so satisfying. If you read the ...