I most certainly do hold this as my view, and it&#x27;s had zero negative impact. In fact only positive impact as I&#x27;m not spending time wasting on thinking for the sake of thinking. Philosophy is a mental trap that produces no value.<p>One of my favorite books is Candide. The book ends with Candide tending to his garden. This is how I live my life. It works pretty well.<p>How many modern philosophers use their knowledge to live good lives and improve the lives of others?