You Can Have Every Answer and Still Feel Lost

A new analysis of Hermann Hesse's novel Siddhartha argues that the book's distinction between knowledge and wisdom is more relevant than ever in an age of AI, where knowledge is abundant but wisdom—judgment, presence, discernment—cannot be transmitted. The article draws parallels between Siddhartha's detour through wealth and modern optimization culture, suggesting that true wisdom must be lived, not outsourced.