For example, if one knows something to be wrong and unwholesome, but continues with self-denial and tries to find (meaningless) rationalizations to explain why one is doing it, then that is called “blatant ignorance” or just “plain stupid”. For example, everyone knows smoking is a deadly habit, but the ignorant person continues holding to the view that there is no “conclusive evidence” smoking can kill because (as they claim stubbornly) some people smoke for “ninety years” and do not die from it, etc.

The danger in havingthis view is ignorant people will assume it to be true and then live their lives according to the “pleasure principle.” Thus, whatever pleases them is what they should do regardless what evil karma they may create in the process. In Buddhism, this is “buying a one-way ticket to hell.” It must be understood, without a single doubt, all actions have consequences. Just think about life in general, all actions, no matter how insignificant bear significance in one way or another. Acan literally ruin a person’s day. What about committing crimes and misdemeanors‌ Therefore, do not be foolish and think that the karma we created while living will somehow justwhen we die. The point to remember is, everything you do will find its way back to you