It's quite a dilemma - not being able to directly check much of what we are exposed to and presented as 'knowledge'.  Unless we begin to discover our own ways of knowing (a very difficult proposition, but I think possible), then we likely remain wanderers in the fog of our own (and other's) unconsciousness....

Knowing is essential, so that we can unknow. Finding a way is essential to losing the path. Adding brick to brick is essential to knock the wall down. Knocking down walls is essential to create materials for new walls. Losing the path is essential to find a new way. Unknowing is essential to find new...