Does the ability to think clearly come with more knowledge and learning?
It might certainly seem logical. The more we know, the better information we will have for making decisions.
But apparently it’s not so easy. Learning and knowledge often brings ego, which can act as a barrier to clear thinking.
What is important is objectivity. The example of a baby in the arms of an old wrinkly skinned man is a case in point. The baby snuggles with the man no matter the color or quality of his skin, or his age, or his smell or anything else for that matter. All it cares about, is the love the man showers onto the baby, and the baby simply reciprocates. Zero prejudice.
Our past experiences and prejudices often color our thinking. So instead of responding to the reality of a situation, we end up responding to the prejudices and preconceptions instead.