Error

What is considered an error in one context may not be considered an error in another. For example, in some cultures, making a mistake or expressing a different opinion may be seen as a sign of ignorance or disrespect, while in other cultures it may be more accepted or even encouraged as a way of learning and growing. 
This does not mean that the concept of error is entirely subjective or that it has no objective basis. There are often objectiveObjecthood criteria or standards that can be used to determine whether something is an error or not, such as scientific laws, mathematical principles, or agreed-upon facts. However, the way that these criteria or standards are applied and understood can be influenced by social and cultural factors.
It is important to recognize that the concept of error is not fixed or universal, and that it can vary depending on the context and the standards or criteria being used. By being aware of the potential for cultural and social influences on the concept of error, we can better understand and evaluate the mistakes and misjudgments that we or others may make.Error is a type of action that causes misfortune.Error as mishap; Mistake It can be as simple as thought. The word derives from Latin errare which etymologically means "wander, go astray" but figuratively means "[to] be in error". ‘Error’ is synonymous with ‘fault’. Since being correct is typically a strength, being in error is typically not regarded as fortuitous; hence institutions centred on survival try to avoid error. See: Why error causes misfortune. 
-- G. Eiríksson 
----The search for dependable knowledge is a basic human concern. An inescapable aspect of this search is the risk of error in making judgments and claims. All aspects of scientific investigation from initial conceptualization to final presentation of findings are fraught with possible error. 
(7th International History, Philosophy of Science and Science Teaching Conference Proceedings, Winnipeg, 2003:947-957) An error is the more dangerous in proportion to the degree of truth which it contains.-- Henri-Frédéric Amiel: Journal intime1884An 'error' is a deviation from accuracy or correctness. A 'mistake' is an error caused by a fault: the fault being misjudgment, carelessness, or forgetfulness. 
* from Latin errare "wander, go astray," figuratively "be in error," from PIE root *ers- (1) "be in motion, wander around" (source also of Sanskrit arsati "flows;" Old English ierre "angry; straying;"
Errors result from fallacious reasoning (fallacies).
Academia was founded to combat error. The name derives from Plato's school for this purpose.
=== Error used on purpose ===
«Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism» popularized the term "thought-terminating cliché". This refers to a cliché that is a commonly used phrase, or folk wisdom, sometimes used to quell cognitive dissonance. Though the clichéd phrase in and of itself may be valid in certain contexts, its application as a means of dismissing dissent or justifying fallacious logic is what makes it thought-terminating.
== Error discovery ==
Error discovery is essential to discourses and processes like science, technology, medicine, politics, and philosophy. Error or denial or error has been linked to the popularity- or structural downfall of political systems.
People not admitting error has arguably delayed progress in many systems. Over-estimation has been seen as linked to not admitting knowledge of errors. (See: Cults.)
== History ==
The discourse of religion and philosophy is largely a discourse against error or perceived error. To err is human is a phrase attributed to Senece, the full sentence is "Errāre hūmānum est, sed perseverare diabolicum.", which translates to: "To err is human, but to persist in error (out of pride) is diabolical."☀To err is human, to forgive divine. All people commit sins and make mistakes. God forgives them, and people are acting in a godlike (divine) way when they forgive. This saying is from “An Essay on Criticism,” by Alexander Pope.
== Media ==
«To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System.» Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Quality of Health Care in America; Kohn LT, Corrigan JM, Donaldson ...
== Rhizomata ==
* See: Work; Mistake; Errors; Wrongness; Study of Error; Error in Theology; Error in Christianity; Adharma
* See related: Cliché; Kitsch; Sophism; Sophistry.
* Foolishness; Idiocy; Mistakes; Prejudice; Pathology; Pervasive error; Idol of the mind; Bacon's idols
== Legendarium ==
Anti-Error Division; The Invisible CollegeCategory:Error
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