About Knowledge
Your Quest Beyond Knowledge Horizon
Your Quest Beyond Knowledge Horizon
“Knowledge is power.” – Sir Francis Bacon
KNOWLEDGE
KEY POINTS
1. Knowledge is built on information.
2. Knowledge resides in the brain only.
3. When published in any kind of media, knowledge turns again into information (the knowledge cycle).
4. Knowledge is the fundament on which we build our competencies, skills, intellect, and intelligence.
5. Understanding lets us put the knowledge to practice right away. Truth is knowledge verified by practice.
6. Knowledge is a key quality for each individual and all of humanity as a social system.
7. Knowledge guides us in life. Don't compromise on knowledge. Every compromise we make in life destroys it.
8. The economy is the fundament of any society. Knowledge is the fundament of the (knowledge) economy.
Dear Reader,
Almost all of us have heard or read the well-known aphorism “Knowledge is power” (attributed to Sir Francis Bacon)–epigraph to this blog section (and Part 2 of Book 1). And some of us accept it as a guiding principle pursuing more “power” (and value) through gaining knowledge.
But in reality, we know too little about the source of this “power.” How it is generated, acquired, stored, transferred, and running us doing all those things that make us so much “powerful.” As knowledge resides in the brain, how it works is still a mystery to us. Unfortunately, we still lack tools such as the James Webb space “microscope” to be able to peer deep into the space of the brain cells and find answers to those questions. But the researchers working in this field do their best to find out.
Part 2 of Book 1, titled “Knowledge” consists of three chapters in which I address the following topics:
Chapter 1: Information and Knowledge–The first chapter is dedicated to information as a “carrier” and “builder” of knowledge in our memory.
Chapter 2: Humans and Knowledge–This chapter discusses what is knowledge and its role for individuals and society.
Chapter 3: Knowledge Transfer–The third chapter presents a new advanced approach to a more efficient knowledge transfer and its benefits to society. This topic is discussed also in the next blog section as it builds knowledge.
Why are knowledge and its role in our lives at the center of this blog?
Here are three major points related to knowledge to start with:
First–Knowledge resides in the human brain only. If published and stored on any kind of media, it turns again into information. (Please remember the “information cycle” described in Part 1 of Book 1.)
Second–Knowledge manifests itself by action. Otherwise, it is “hidden” from the external observer(s). Any kind of incoming external information or internal thoughts may require a response. The request “ignites” knowledge and it initiates the needed response (action or changing behavior). The response may be “augmented” or assisted by the intellect and intelligence.
Third–Knowledge is of two major kinds: descriptive (we may call it “theoretical”) knowledge and procedural (practical/working or know-how) knowledge. The first kind is stored in the brain's “vault” (memory) and is usually rare on-demand and practiced. This causes it to “fade out” and/or get “outdated” in time. The second one is usually on demand and “working” daily (on the job or at home) and these repeated exercises (i.e. spaced repetitions) make it perfect day by day.
If I ask you which one you need/value more, I suppose I know the answer. No one can live without “practical” (or “working”) knowledge (at least for a long period). The “theoretical” knowledge is of high value for people doing any theoretical research, but the outcomes of their research should be checked and proved in reality/practice or by trusted experiments. We should never forget that the “ultimate evaluator” of our knowledge is the reality check.
Knowledge
So, what is knowledge?
To better understand what knowledge is, let’s start with the basics.
Based on our studies (so far) of the Universe and understanding how matter (a major structural component of the Universe) is organized, we can distinguish four levels of complexity (the last one is of the highest level) related to:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mind and conscience.
Despite the science says (so far) that the last one is not material by nature, the “fundament” of it is the brain which is material by its biological nature. And we still think (so far) it is the most complex material structure in the known Universe.
So, after this short introduction, here is my definition of what is knowledge. It is a result of my study on the topic, but if you do not agree with it, you can discard it and select another one or create your own that fits your understanding of it.
Knowledge, on the (biological) “body” level, is the “matrix” (neural network) built in our brain as a result of perceived, processed, and stored (memorized) information. Knowledge reflects the meaning (semantics) of this information and runs (meaningfully) all our actions/reactions to incoming information (physical and/or chemical stimuli). Our brain constantly “sieves” all perceived information through the neural network of knowledge that is built in it and makes decisions for the most correct and purposeful response possible.
So, that is the major role of our knowledge–(correct) decision-making. If we lack the required knowledge, our reaction may not be as “meaningful” (even meaningless) or timely as needed. The consequences of such “ignorance” (i.e. lack of required knowledge) can be undesirable and even severe (e.g. in life-saving cases).
The process of building knowledge is supported/assisted by the intellect/intelligence level of any specific individual. This process and the interrelations between information, knowledge, and intellect/intelligence are presented in Book 1/Part 2, which is dedicated to the “chain” of information, knowledge, and intellect/intelligence. You can get more information about these in the next blog section titled Knowledge Transfer.
So, if you are ready to extend your knowledge horizon and gain more info about knowledge, you’ll find the information you may need here in this blog and Book 1.
You can download a free PDF copy of Book 1/Part 2–Knowledge (the link is below).
Tinko Stoyanov
Your Author and Guide
KNOWLEDGE
KEY POINTS
1. Knowledge is built on information.
2. Knowledge resides in the brain only.
3. When published in any kind of media, knowledge turns again into information (the knowledge cycle).
4. Knowledge is the fundament on which we build our competencies, skills, intellect, and intelligence.
5. Understanding lets us put the knowledge to practice right away. Truth is knowledge verified by practice.
6. Knowledge is a key quality for each individual and all of humanity as a social system.
7. Knowledge guides us in life. Don't compromise on knowledge. Every compromise we make in life destroys it.
8. The economy is the fundament of any society. Knowledge is the fundament of the (knowledge) economy.
Dear Reader,
Almost all of us have heard or read the well-known aphorism “Knowledge is power” (attributed to Sir Francis Bacon)–epigraph to this blog section (and Part 2 of Book 1). And some of us accept it as a guiding principle pursuing more “power” (and value) through gaining knowledge.
But in reality, we know too little about the source of this “power.” How it is generated, acquired, stored, transferred, and running us doing all those things that make us so much “powerful.” As knowledge resides in the brain, how it works is still a mystery to us. Unfortunately, we still lack tools such as the James Webb space “microscope” to be able to peer deep into the space of the brain cells and find answers to those questions. But the researchers working in this field do their best to find out.
Part 2 of Book 1, titled “Knowledge” consists of three chapters in which I address the following topics:
Chapter 1: Information and Knowledge–The first chapter is dedicated to information as a “carrier” and “builder” of knowledge in our memory.
Chapter 2: Humans and Knowledge–This chapter discusses what is knowledge and its role for individuals and society.
Chapter 3: Knowledge Transfer–The third chapter presents a new advanced approach to a more efficient knowledge transfer and its benefits to society. This topic is discussed also in the next blog section as it builds knowledge.
Why are knowledge and its role in our lives at the center of this blog?
Here are three major points related to knowledge to start with:
First–Knowledge resides in the human brain only. If published and stored on any kind of media, it turns again into information. (Please remember the “information cycle” described in Part 1 of Book 1.)
Second–Knowledge manifests itself by action. Otherwise, it is “hidden” from the external observer(s). Any kind of incoming external information or internal thoughts may require a response. The request “ignites” knowledge and it initiates the needed response (action or changing behavior). The response may be “augmented” or assisted by the intellect and intelligence.
Third–Knowledge is of two major kinds: descriptive (we may call it “theoretical”) knowledge and procedural (practical/working or know-how) knowledge. The first kind is stored in the brain's “vault” (memory) and is usually rare on-demand and practiced. This causes it to “fade out” and/or get “outdated” in time. The second one is usually on demand and “working” daily (on the job or at home) and these repeated exercises (i.e. spaced repetitions) make it perfect day by day.
If I ask you which one you need/value more, I suppose I know the answer. No one can live without “practical” (or “working”) knowledge (at least for a long period). The “theoretical” knowledge is of high value for people doing any theoretical research, but the outcomes of their research should be checked and proved in reality/practice or by trusted experiments. We should never forget that the “ultimate evaluator” of our knowledge is the reality check.
Knowledge
So, what is knowledge?
To better understand what knowledge is, let’s start with the basics.
Based on our studies (so far) of the Universe and understanding how matter (a major structural component of the Universe) is organized, we can distinguish four levels of complexity (the last one is of the highest level) related to:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mind and conscience.
Despite the science says (so far) that the last one is not material by nature, the “fundament” of it is the brain which is material by its biological nature. And we still think (so far) it is the most complex material structure in the known Universe.
So, after this short introduction, here is my definition of what is knowledge. It is a result of my study on the topic, but if you do not agree with it, you can discard it and select another one or create your own that fits your understanding of it.
Knowledge, on the (biological) “body” level, is the “matrix” (neural network) built in our brain as a result of perceived, processed, and stored (memorized) information. Knowledge reflects the meaning (semantics) of this information and runs (meaningfully) all our actions/reactions to incoming information (physical and/or chemical stimuli). Our brain constantly “sieves” all perceived information through the neural network of knowledge that is built in it and makes decisions for the most correct and purposeful response possible.
So, that is the major role of our knowledge–(correct) decision-making. If we lack the required knowledge, our reaction may not be as “meaningful” (even meaningless) or timely as needed. The consequences of such “ignorance” (i.e. lack of required knowledge) can be undesirable and even severe (e.g. in life-saving cases).
The process of building knowledge is supported/assisted by the intellect/intelligence level of any specific individual. This process and the interrelations between information, knowledge, and intellect/intelligence are presented in Book 1/Part 2, which is dedicated to the “chain” of information, knowledge, and intellect/intelligence. You can get more information about these in the next blog section titled Knowledge Transfer.
So, if you are ready to extend your knowledge horizon and gain more info about knowledge, you’ll find the information you may need here in this blog and Book 1.
You can download a free PDF copy of Book 1/Part 2–Knowledge (the link is below).
Tinko Stoyanov
Your Author and Guide
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