Does the pursuit of absolute certainty hinder or help our understanding of the world?

Some philosophical traditions suggest that true knowledge must be absolutely certain, immune to any doubt. However, striving for such certainty in all aspects of life might be an impractical or even paralyzing endeavor. Understanding the limits of certainty, and accepting that much of our knowledge is provisional and probabilistic, can free us to engage with complex realities without succumbing to radical skepticism. It allows for intellectual humility and continuous learning, recognizing that even well-justified beliefs can be refined or overturned by new evidence.