There’s a peculiar comfort in believing that what we know is all there is to know. It makes the world feel predictable, manageable, safe. But human history has shown us time and again that our understanding of reality is anything but complete. Terje Toftenes’ words, "We knew that the Earth was flat, we knew that we were the center of the universe, and we knew that a man-made heavier than air piece of machinery could not take flight," serve as a reminder of how often we’ve mistaken our limited frameworks for absolute truth.

It’s fascinating to reflect on the arrogance of certainty. For centuries, humanity clung to the belief that the Earth was flat, not because there was irrefutable proof, but because it was the framework that made sense at the time. The idea that the Earth could be round was heretical - a threat to the prevailing order. It challenged the authority of those who claimed to hold all the answers, and that kind of challenge was not welcomed.