Hats and Knowledge

Henry Chapeau and Joaquin come upon a forgotten hat-wearing people.

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Joaquin: Why do they all wear different hats?

Henry: Their word for knowledge translates as “fedora”. The more a man knows, the bigger the hat he is entitled to wear.

Joaquin: But “fedora” doesn’t mean “hat”. Fedora is only one kind of hat.

Henry: True. Hat is a broader term. But to be completely hatless… now, that is like walking around with no shoes on your head. You need courage to wear a hat. Not wearing a hat is to become anonymous.

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