Knowledge and wisdom I believe have a love hate relationship. Meaning that they have differences within their relationship. I think that knowledge comes first and wisdom comes after. We must learn formulas, equations, fallacies, math, science, and other things, which are considered knowledge, in order to apply them to real life situations, which results in a gain of wisdom. As you can see we learn knowledge in order to apply it, therefore learning from our experiences. This experience can either be a positive or negative nevertheless wisdom is learned, which knowledge cannot do. In this way knowledge and wisdom both have differences and a relationship. As far as what we are learning in college, I believe it is both wisdom and knowledge. Looking at how I described these two subjects above we do both while at college because we attend class and socialize. In class we learn the formulas and equations, but in socializing we learn how to use those formulas and equations. In the end we are always learning, whether it is knowledge or wisdom. Lastly, the information age has brought about an easier way to acquire knowledge not necessarily wisdom.
Heisenberg
Hey Heisenberg,
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you here that knowledge comes first, and wisdom follows after that. We learn things throughout college not only to know them, but also so that we can apply it to our lives. Based on our knowledge, we can do certain tasks (like Heisenberg knowing the formula and directions to cook Meth in Breaking Bad). When we socialize with people, we use and communicate based on our knowledge. Without the knowledge we have, communicating would be harder. But I do disagree with you in the point that i believe the information age has also made us wiser. By being able to exchange and access knowledge and databases easier, we are able to communicate ideas with people from all around the world. We are able to gain knowledge on what interests us, as well as discover weird new things from across the world. I believe this knowledge gives us a better world view and understanding of the world as well.
I do agree with you when it comes to the love hate relationship between knowledge and wisdom. However, I believe that wisdom and knowledge are on the same level. Wisdom is mostly attained from past experiences and real life situation. I also agree that knowledge is learned and gained through being taught in schools. Personally, I feel as if wisdom is attained more socially rather than in school. Knowledge is obtained from learning and memorizing in school. However, learning is always evolving and both knowledge and wisdom is necessary for growing as a human being. This information age helps a lot with acquiring knowledge, but also wisdom.
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