Allow me to slap some wisdom into this conversation, there are many who see things differently, thus this is true intelligence. Intelligence is not learned simply by reading, but also by doing and learning yourself the what if's and what nots'. Those with just book intelligence can be dumber then a rock at times because they never look into the aspects themselves.
For example Hypothesis A states: This works, where as hypothesis B states: This does not work. A true intelligent person would look into why not only hypothesis A works, but also why B does not, and further investigation to see if one could better another and form a hypothesis C, the 'what if' function if you wish to go into coding lingo.
Now on to the breakdown as to why I said that. Many have used the words Intelligent, arrogant, and ignorance in all ways, right and wrong and sometimes the finite line of both. First I started with intelligence, next is in fact ignorance. In truth is a very testy word these days. It simply means to not know, there is nothing stated that people chose to not know, that falls under arrogance.
Ignorance is a one time thing, once you know, you are no longer ignorant. Under most cases at least. To only hold a basic understanding of something still leaves an ignorant ideal, but to see the full picture, comes the knowledge within it. Where most says this works, as you all have seen from previous posts. I go into the this doesn't work under the same situation. Yet in separate occasions it may also work or not.
Now to arrogance. There are a few meanings to this word, and though not derivative in any fashion. Only used derogatorily. It means to know yet not believe or apply. Also it means to stand firm on something that has been proven naught. Then there is the derogatorily used and misinterpreted one. To be as Beautiful stated, to be asked and be 'heartless'. To further on the latter, it may not in fact be heartless, but more an educated understanding. Don't get me wrong, I feel bad for those on the streets, and if I could help them and know I am helping them. I would, but to know both sides of the streets. There are times I will arrogantly not do so. Ask if I can feed you, I may just do that, cloth you, that's a possibility. Ask for money. I am ignorantly unknowing where that money will go. Thus I will arrogantly decline.
Now to bliss, the final word in this phrase, thus saving it for last. Bliss means enlightenment, good, a possible right. Yet it also leaves for possible wrongs. In my opinion, "Ignorance is bliss." Works like a double edged sword, but I see it in several ways and not just one. The truth cuts like a knife, as it heals as well. Sometimes it does such with both happening at the same time. There is another saying on happiness that pertains to that. "You must first ride the storm to seek better days."
Is ignorance bliss? Yes and no. The saying still works in some instances. Though as also stated knowledge is power. And wisdom is the key of knowledge. Intelligence is the way to do such without harm, or much harm at all. We only hear parts of that phrase, but that is the closest to my remembrance of the full thing. A bit dumbed down of course
Without seeking something, you are ignorant, though it is arrogance if you do know it is out there and not seek it, or do so wrongly. Though if something arises, you see potential knowledge within it, good or bad. They can be a learning experience to those of the open mind. Though a word of warning for the open minded that practice this wisdom. Be cautious, and know that knowledge in itself can harm and even kill.
