Knowledge is Power

Calling this the Information Age is really apt. Though technology continues to revolutionize our world and as much as industry is still vital, the world today belongs to those who have wisdom and information at their fingertips.

Knowledge has always been the key towards enhancing life. Armed with the knowledge that lightning is a big electric spark in the sky, lightning conductors were created to efficiently negate it's harmful effects on buildings. Understanding of the human body allows doctors to recognize obscure symptoms and nip harmful diseases in the bud. As we learn more about life, we know better how to live a more productive life.

Information also makes life easier. As we learn more about the raw materials around us and their properties, we use that knowledge to build cheaper, more durable and more user-friendly products. In fact, the more manufacturers know about how users use their products, the better they can design their products to match user usage. Such innovation include but are not limited to the QWERTY layout on keyboards and typewriters, car seat contours, lift button positioning for disabled people and many more. After all, we all enjoy products that work with little or no effort on our part.

Having more knowledge also is a HUGE advantage. Here's a good example which I observed: a tourist coming to town will have to depend on someone to show him around; giving the them the advantage of showing the tourist their chosen places. A tourist who repeatedly visits town will know better and can find his way around better. However, a local will know much more, shortcuts to get to places and better routes other than the main one . In addition to that, a really seasoned local will know even more, such as obscure good spots for eatery and/or recreation instead of just the popular ones. As one can see, each knows more about one place; thus giving them the advantage of flexibility.

In business, knowledge is truly power. Knowing about the latest deals in the market allows businesses to profit from it. Knowing about the latest deals earlier than everyone else allows businesses to profit first before anyone else does. A businessman who knows more about a certain business will be better place to make sound judgment on company movement. In short, the more you know, the better your business will be.

In today's times, knowledge is a bigger factor in success than ever. With the advent of the internet, the world is truly connected to one another. What one creates in his home can be available to another halfway across the world in an instant. Information is being transmitted and shared at an incredible rate. People can meet and collaborate with each other anytime, anywhere. This makes those who search for knowledge the true masters of the age.

In short, knowledge is the key to the power in today's world. Without it, business can boom, innovation cannot happen. Information is the means towards success in everything that we do. With it, we have the power to change the world.