Understanding gives you the context needed to judge whether trust is warranted, while simple familiarity with a claim or source is often not enough.
A good rule is trust tentatively, then verify as much as the stakes require. These are super high stakes.
Now, it is true that one doesn't always need full understanding before trusting something. In everyday life, people rely on experts, tools, or institutions first and then build understanding over time, especially when the subject is complex.
So no, one does not HAVE to understand to trust. But in this modern world, with ever changing narratives and the great incentives in the click economy? I'm glad you and I have a near full understanding of The Plan even if you maybe don't know why it is important.
Understanding gives you the context needed to judge whether trust is warranted, while simple familiarity with a claim or source is often not enough.
A good rule is trust tentatively, then verify as much as the stakes require. These are super high stakes.
Now, it is true that one doesn't always need full understanding before trusting something. In everyday life, people rely on experts, tools, or institutions first and then build understanding over time, especially when the subject is complex.
So no, one does not HAVE to understand to trust. But in this modern world, with ever changing narratives and the great incentives in the click economy? I'm glad you and I have a near full understanding of The Plan even if you maybe don't know why it is important.