Reporter Brooks Atkinson is famous for one saying, “The most fatal illusion is the settled point of view. A fixed point of view kills anybody who has one.” Although this statement seems a bit dramatic, the point is solid.
As we get older, we tend to believe we know more about life than we do in reality. This includes knowledge about the world, etc. I am even guilty of having felt this way before. We’d like to think – as we progress in age that we do the same when it comes to knowledge. News flash, this is not always the case, but it can be for some.
The planet is a vast entity that is full of wonder and surprise, so gaining knowledge is key, especially as we grow older. The below photos could help you do that, they also just might change your perspective on at least one thing.
Books for the Blind
Being blind does not disqualify you from reading; it takes on a different form when you are seeing impaired, however. You might be surprised to find out that there are millions of works translated into braille to accommodate those who are blind.
You might also be surprised to find that one of the world’s most famous series of books is translated in braille. The “Song of Ice and Fire,” series written by George R. R., Martin in all its several-thousand-page-glory – translated into braille. Imagine reading the maps and all of the detail put into the book, it must be fascinating.