"Those who know less obey more".

It was very common in my godfather's mouth this phrase, especially when some of us were doing badly in our studies or when we were discussing with friends about religion or politics, years later I was able to understand it completely.

The phrase invites us to reflect on the power of ignorance in submission and blind obedience.

On many occasions, those who have less knowledge or information tend to follow orders and rules more uncritically.

This reality raises a number of questions about the importance of education and knowledge acquisition.

What role does ignorance play in the manipulation and control of people? Is lack of knowledge a barrier to the development of autonomy and critical capacity?

The phrase also makes us reflect on individual and collective responsibility in the process of acquiring knowledge and seeking truth.

Is it possible to break with the tendency to blindly obey and develop a critical and reflective mindset? How can we foster a society in which knowledge is valued and obedience is not synonymous with ignorance?

Ultimately, this reflection leads us to consider the importance of education as a tool for empowering people and promoting a more just and free society.

Knowledge gives us the ability to make informed decisions and to question established power structures.It is through knowledge that we can break with submission and build a world in which obedience is based on understanding and self-will, rather than ignorance and manipulation.