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ELI5: The Socratic paradox.

I'm not generally very interested in philosophy, but I was wondering what Socrates meant when he said "I know that I know nothing"
gpt
Interestingly, this phrase is commonly translated in a slightly wrong way. The correct translation of Platos phrase "oîda ouk eidōs" should be "I know, that i don't know" which is quite a difference.

What it means can be understood in Socrates' concept of 'aporia' which includes the notion that nothing can be known for sure. This permanent uncertainty regarding ones views and opinions was one of Socrates' most important concerns.