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In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ab
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"In a world in which the total of human knowledge is doubling about every ten years, our security can rest only on our ability to learn"

- Nathaniel Branden

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This quote by Nathaniel Branden highlights the rapid rate at which human understanding is expanding in today's world. With improvements in technology and access to info, the total of human knowledge is doubling every 10 years. This means that what we know today will be dated and replaced with new info in a decade. In such a constantly progressing environment, our security and success can just be ensured by our ability to discover and adapt. We must be open to originalities, going to unlearn and relearn, and continuously seek understanding to remain pertinent and protected in this ever-changing world. Our capability to discover is our biggest asset and the key to our survival in a world of continuous change.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Branden between April 9, 1930 and December 3, 2014. He was a famous Psychologist from Canada. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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