the meaning of knowledge Options

[innovation]

At the beginnings of our lives, we accumulate knowledge of the world and of ourselves mostly through pure exploration...Knowledge usually exists at its purest form at this age, uncontaminated by ambition academics, or prestige. Relishing in the simple joy of new discoveries is a young child's primary intention. However, as we get older, new motivation is introduced into our lives; we feel the need to gain knowledge in order to impress others, fulfill expectations, succeed financially or yield to the temptations of power and prestige.....

Society has often portrayed prestigious education as the key to knowledge and an impressive report card as validation of intellect. However, <we have forgotten> the effectiveness of pure passion and the pursuit of one's own intellectual interests, not to fulfill expectations of to make that 'A,' but to experience the pure joy of knowledge.

i want all of you to be honest. do you think that society has killed the meaning of 'knowledge?' i'd really like to discuss this topic in consideration of the above quote. do you agree or disagree with the person? i'm looking for unique opinions and a broad spectrum of ideas. if you have any open-ended questions to pose in relation to the topic, please post them as well. ehm.. not sure how many people will respond to this thread, but honestly, you have no idea how much i'll value your input.

[crazeegirl411]

It depends on the subject of knowledge. Knowledge could mean anything, such as a knowledge for airplanes, for the musical instrument one plays, etc. That kind of knowledge is for passion. It is what you chose, (assuming that parents don't play a role in this factor) therefore it suits you well.

Knowledge on things learned in school does get killed in a way, but it also makes a lot of people strive for that A. It makes some people grow up, and it seperates the people that slack, and the people that try. Anyone that studies would get a higher grade than one that doesn't (even though there are exceptions). Higher grades mean a higher chance for a better college and a better job. That really connects with the amount of effort you have put in before, therefore you get more of a chance to get to do something you want to do; unless money is more important.

Hard work pays off with the ablity to have passion for knowledge, BUT society does kill some of the passion is some rights. There are some people striving harder for you, therefore there is competing going on. That could be something good or bad, deciding from your point of view and the situation. Sometimes it depends.