Fun piece, Rip. Regarding ignorance and bliss, a couple of years ago I wrote this poem:

"Ignorance lacks care
Knowledge lends powerful share
Bliss can my ass kiss
Narcissus loved his image
Souls express expand learning"

If you want to read my thoughts behind it, Tanka of Growth and Evolution https://medium.com/know-thyself-heal-thyself/tanka-of-growth-and-evolution-36b08f1284e6