Can Knowledge Be Dangerous

“Knowledge is more than equivalent to force!” As understood by Dr. Samuel Johnson, knowledge has an immense power and vast potential. Something as seemingly simplistic as the understanding of the concept of knowledge is often underestimated, it not only has the ability to help individuals, but hurt them. Though it is not physical, it has the capacity to cause more pain than any weapon, but simultaneously heal the deepest of wounds. Knowledge is defined as the awareness of or familiarity with a concept, gained through experience, fact or situation. In the novel Fahrenheit 451 knowledge refers to being aware of the society you live in, it 's flaws and it’s successes as well as the control media now has over the population. It is the

In order to understand anything in society today, it takes knowledge. Knowledge plays a vital role in society because, it’s the information, facts, data, etc. that all individuals recite from past experiences learned. Zakaria does a good job explaining knowledge as he aims towards the origin development of understanding the world over time, which in other words; may be called philosophy. Zakaria concludes the ideas of how humans have changed over time, by using previous experience as gained knowledge in everyday life. Zakaria states, “Many modern biologists concur, arguing that the core of being human involves the use of the brain.” (pg.138). Zakaria says this to explain that any activity a person chooses to partake in requires knowledge. Everything in the world today has been created, has been modified to adapt and improve and meet society’s expectations.

Many people would argue that knowledge is power, but can too much knowledge be dangerous? How much is too much? Throughout history, the human race has had struggles with “too much knowledge” or going to extreme lengths to gain such knowledge. Is the everlasting quest to know something really worth it? In today’s generation, there is constantly new inventions of technology and theories of science. But maybe knowledge is starting to ruin people’s life and it shouldn’t be sought after. Very similar in the novel Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein deals with the deadly pursuit of knowledge. He is constantly intrigued into

What may be true to one person is not always true to another. There are huge factors to take into account like a difference in opinion, secrets, or lies. Another important aspect of information is what is done with it, since knowledge is power. The need to verify information is always as great as the need for it in the first place. These are all central pieces to consider when evaluating a theme of knowledge. This theme is especially noteworthy in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a play about a prince who learns that his uncle murdered his father, the King, in order to ascend to the throne. The way prince Hamlet learns this information is indeed a driving force in the theme of knowledge, and the

According to the classical Greek philosopher, Plato, “Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.” What Plato means is that the basic traits of an individual must include throughout their lifetime are a craving and want of some sort of object, a feeling or passion for a particular idea, and an understanding of what is to come. Throughout history, the meaning of knowledge has had both a variety of changes and continuity in the way many philosophers would address its idea. In today’s age, understanding can be familiarized in being able to distinguish and recognize a particular thing or situation based off of experience with that particular idea. In the beginning of history, most philosophers believed knowledge

The struggle for knowledge is much more than just wanting to learn how to read and write because with just having some type of knowledge people have already proved that the human kind no matter what race already knows a lot more than what everyone thinks you know. It also shows that everyone is more intelligence than what they want other people to know. They think by making everyone think that they are not so intelligent then they can get away with many things then if someone knew that they were actually really

Without knowledge and wisdom the future CEOs, political figures and activists leaders would not be enlightened to be who they are today. The leaders listed above all have a few things in common: improving an aspect of life, venturing, passionate. Don’t we all have these qualities in common too? Knowledge creates a catalyst that allows people to use their knowledge and impact the world. Who wouldn't want to impact the world? Yet, possibly without knowledge Captain Sully Sullenberger would not have landed U.S. Airways flight on the Hudson, Henry Ford workers would not be able to afford his cars and Neil Armstrong would never set foot on the moon. Knowledge and wisdom increases happiness by, allowing everyone to wake up everyday knowing they’re legacy is positively impacting the

When knowledge is obtained by someone that knowledge is used to create but that is just the half of it. Others will use or obtain the same or similar knowledge for destruction. Knowledge can also build relationships between people and destroy them when people do not agree. In the novel Oryx and Crake the setting is in the future where knowledge is flourishing and different products of knowledge are being created. The knowledge mostly talked about are the creation of hybrid animals for the benefit of the human race. This knowledge leads to the destruction of friendships, trust, and ultimately the human race. Throughout human history knowledge has advanced us to new things. Some of the creations knowledge has given us are the wheel, automobiles,

You rely on having knowledge to know how to handle a situation. It helps you know what will or won't work. It is an advantage that comes in handy when conquering land. Alexander the Great is an example of knowledge. “Alexander had an excellent knowledge of Persian war strategy from an early age. In the spring of 334 he crossed the Hellespont (Dardanelles) into Persian territory.” (Yahaya, Nurfadzilah. “Alexander the Great.” Encyclopedia of the Ancient World: Prehistory to 600 CE, Facts On File, 2016, Ancient and Medieval History Online). By having knowledge he was able to reform his plan into something that would take down the Persians.If you have no knowledge you will be completely clueless and have no chance at

Albert Einstein once said “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot.” Knowledge can be good because it makes one successful. Then, it can also be very bad such as a criminal being too smart for the police, he or she can keep committing crime. Too much knowledge is dangerous because it may harm many, which means that many die or get scarred for life because of one simple guy with an excess of knowledge.

Why is gaining knowledge so important? Throughout history people have been pursuing knowledge. Humanity as a whole has always strove to learn new things or make new discoveries; however, is the saying “ignorance is bliss” true? In her novel Frankenstein Mary Shelley explores the idea that it is not always a good thing to pursue or gain knowledge.

​In our everyday lives, knowledge plays an important role, for instance, our beliefs and morals. The following readings each shows how having too much knowledge can either have a negative or a positive influence. A brief reasoning of Genesis and how knowledge played its role, with Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden with the forbidden fruit which led to them being punished and banished from the garden. In Antigone her knowledge of what was right from wrong led to her death. In The Trial and Death of Socrates, Socrates was being so blunt about who was truly knowledgable and who wasn’t, he was also punished for his actions.

Plato once said, “Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and knowledge.” Some believe that the desire for knowledge and the emotions that arise from it can be dangerous. This assumption is incorrect because possessing vast amounts of knowledge causes many positive impacts everywhere. Knowledge is not dangerous because it causes advancements in the lives of others which leads to a more harmonious society.

Knowledge is a simple two syllable word that can have an infinite amount of branches extending above the truck of a tall Susquehanna Tree and an infinite amount of roots extending below the tall Susquehanna Tree. Knowledge is the main stronghold to an infinite amount of ideas, thoughts, and theories. Knowledge is the main stronghold to the network of ways of knowing, just like how the trunk of a tall Susquehanna Tree is the main stronghold to the network of branches and to the network of roots that extends from the trunk of the tree. Without the trunk of the tall Susquehanna Tree, the existence of the long beautiful branches will be eliminated, along with the beautiful green leaves. Also without the trunk of the tall Susquehanna Tree, the roots of the tree will rot and no longer provide life source to the main trunk, which effects other Susquehanna Trees surrounding the main Susquehanna Tree, because the roots of all the trees connect, so if one dies, the whole forest will be extinct. This can relate to knowledge if it is to be not existing because there would not be any ways of knowing and without the ways of knowing, then there is no area of knowledge. Knowledge is like the trunk of a tall Susquehanna Tree in the middle of a forest, it is the base for a sign of nature and a sign of life. Knowledge and education, go hand in hand about information, facts, and skills that are also obtained through awareness or recognition. Knowledge is acquired by ways of knowing, which are

Is it not silly to assume there is one intangible object in this life that everyone thirsts to grasp, and yet refuses to see how important it is? This element continues to be simply, knowledge. As an impressive human species we believe knowledge is the key to life. This is why throughout history so many have attempted to eradicate this fortunate part of our life. The Babylonians sabotaged the library of Assurbanipal in Nineveh, which was the first and finest known library of the ancient world, and it held the Epic of Gilgamesh as well as countless alternative tablets that may have occupied the answers to today’s conflicts. Another example confirming knowledge is everything is when Adolf Hitler threw books into the scorching fire to destroy the works of Albert Einstein, Thomas Mann, Erich Maria Remarque, and unfortunately countless others to try to rid the people of Germany of the ultimate power, knowledge. If various examples throughout history validate that knowledge is the explanation for existing, to such an extent that various members of society would attempt to eliminate it, then why do we not recognize that knowledge and education is important. I perceive that knowledge is a resource that the world takes for granted. I know that our education is one of the most important tools that we will ever possess, and this can be proven in the way it affects us today, and not only tomorrow, but for our future as well.