Question 17: a. While society constantly celebrates the acquisition of new knowledge, it rarely acknowledges that letting go of obsolete inf...

Question 17:

a.        While society constantly celebrates the acquisition of new knowledge, it rarely acknowledges that letting go of obsolete information is equally important for intellectual growth.

b.        If educational systems taught students how to question and release old knowledge alongside acquiring new information, future generations would become more adaptable thinkers who embrace change rather than fear it.

c.        Since the modern world evolves at an unprecedented pace, professionals must regularly examine their assumptions, and they should willingly discard methods that no longer serve current realities.

d.        Although unlearning feels uncomfortable because it challenges our sense of identity, this process creates mental space for fresh perspectives and innovative solutions that rigid thinking could never produce.

e.        When scientific discoveries disprove long-held beliefs, individuals who cling to outdated theories not only limit their own potential, but they also hinder collective progress in their communities.

A. a-e-d-c-b                                        B. a-b-e-d-c                                C. a-c-b-e-d                                        D. a-d-c-e-b