Deacon Doug

The philosophy of this video is rooted in epistemological humility, suggesting that the highest form of intelligence is the ability to remain comfortable in a state of "not knowing." It challenges the Western cultural obsession with certainty and labels, positing that when we define something, we inadvertently limit our understanding of its true, fluid nature. By letting go of the ego’s desperate need to be right or informed, we transition from a state of mental contraction to one of expansive awareness. This perspective aligns closely with Zen and Socratic traditions, where wisdom begins with the recognition of one's own ignorance, ultimately viewing the "unknown" not as a source of fear, but as the fertile ground from which all genuine insight and presence emerge.