The document is a PowerPoint presentation by Ted Gold that argues ignorance does not equal bliss. It defines ignorance as a lack of knowledge and bliss as complete happiness. It uses examples from Adam and Eve and Plato's Republic to illustrate how ignorance can lead to unintended negative consequences rather than blissful happiness.

1. IGNORANCE DOES NOT EQUAL BLISS A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION BY TED GOLD

2. BLOWING YOURSELF UP IS NOT BLISSFUL

3. IGNORANCE Merriam-Webster defines ignorance as a “lack of knowledge, education, or awareness.”

4. BLISS Merriam-Webster defines bliss as “complete happiness.”

6. ADAM AND EVE

7. PLATO’S REPUBLIC

8. TO WRAP THINGS UP

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