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.