It exposes a liberal ignorance and hubris that has been allowed to fester. Svetasvatara claims bondage results from ignorance, illusion or delusion; deliverance comes from knowledge. Modernity aimed towards "a progressive force promising to liberate humankind from ignorance and irrationality" . Wisdom is the antidote to the self-chosen poison of ignorance. Haynes powerfully addresses the consequences of ignorance and intolerance. It is a cure for ignorance and fallacy. Keeping with the theme of admitting his own ignorance, Socrates regularly complains of his forgetfulness. The Prince feigns ignorance, saying they know nothing. This shortcoming concerning the issue of ignorance is important. His adventures are a series of horrific encounters with ignorance, exploitation, and depravity. This is an example of pluralistic ignorance or social proof. The lights are symbolic of knowledge or removal of ignorance. Evil is described by Peck as "militant ignorance". Heinlein believed that individualism was incompatible with ignorance. Kinsey feels he has failed everyone who has ever been a victim of sexual ignorance.