learning the name of something does not impart any knowledge or
understanding per se.

Actually, that's not quite true. Sometimes the =name= of something
gives hints as to its relationship to other somethings one already knows
the name of. That imparts understanding.

Jose
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Humans are pack animals. Above all things, they have a deep need to
follow something, be it a leader, a creed, or a mob. Whosoever fully
understands this holds the world in his hands.
for Email, make the obvious change in the address.