Dear Humans,

I have this Pyrex measuring cup that I’ve used so much that I’ve worn the markings off the side. I still use it, though. And I just sort of imagine that the markings are still there.

Albert Einstein said it a long time ago and I’ve agreed with it many times before, but “imagination is more important than knowledge.” In fact, I’d say that imagination is the highest form of knowledge. Because when you know something well enough, you can see things that aren’t really there.

It’s like that new Ryan Reynolds movie where he puts on those special glasses and can see things that other people can’t. That’s what knowledge does: it shows you the hidden features of our world. But it’s more hard-won than just putting on a pair of Oakleys.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt