Scrolling through youtube – there are various topics on computer systems and system design – think it was titled 95% of z can’t explain the difference between x and y.
I clicked on the video and watched it out of craving of wanting to know the answer – I did not know the answer but knew a little about the topic.
That is unwholesome inquiry – Ayoniso manasikāra – increases agitation. Craving, restlessness and identity building. What don’t I know this? How can I answer this question perfectly?
Wholesome inquiry – Yoniso manasikāra – reduces agitation. Asking what is suffering? What is the cause? How does one end it?
Restlessness is a hinderance. Compulsive thinking, chasing answers to avoid uncertainty, inability to settle with “this is not understood”.
A non-grasping, gentle desire not tied to identity:
- desire to understand reality
- desire to cultivate wisdom
- desire to overcome confusion
Anything making the mind tense, seeking control, coming from fear and tied to the identity is unwholesom