Entry 457 - I Am an Autodidact Polymath

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4/9/21

I'm what they might consider an autodidact polymath, which essentially means I enjoy learning for the sake of learning about any and all things I currently do not know. I am a seeker of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. I explore far and wide across a multitude of fields to comprehend different components that eventually help me make more sense of one whole area.

I take time out of my day to study simply because I love to learn. I don’t need a degree in all these areas to have a passion for learning about them. I love studying different philosophies, mathematics, astronomy, classical physics, quantum physics, religion, literature, history (even though it’s incredibly biased), and more.

I’ve noticed that doing this helps me develop a bigger-picture mentality when examining single subjects because, through my findings, everything is interrelated in some way, making all subjects important.

For example, if you understand that the Bible is not merely seen by its followers as a sacred text handed down from God through men, but also as the Jews’ attempt to preserve their history and maintain their religious practices over the years, then you'll understand why a majority of the Old Testament is filled with genealogies, measurements for building religious objects and homes, and rules they were to follow.


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