Intellectual pursuit can cultivate the ability to think critically , to understand other’s ideas
对知识的追求可以培养辩证思考的能力,去理解他人的想法,并且捍卫自己的观点
and to defend our own opinions.
The absence of that ability will make us be susceptible to control and exploitation.
这种能力的缺失会让我们容易被控制和剥削.