Evolution of Intelligent Life? (Part 4 of 5)

Knowledge

 

Experience is the best teacher! An old tried and true saw although some disciplines preclude such trial and error frivolities; especially any such study of academic (cerebral) pursuits not amenable to “Hands-on” ambitions, like, advanced mathematics, sciences, mental concerns.

A whistling projectile singing in the elevated sensory capacity of a novice United States Civil War infantry soldier waging battle in the blue and grey conflict learns quickly, or never, to recognize the sound of a .58 caliber mini-ball sailing through space from an angry opponent intent on survival at the enemies express expense; the lesson: Duck!

Perhaps that analogy is a bit too simplistic for any erudite educational tutorial, but, such illustration “bangs” home at least one most important point: Remember to keep your head down!

Perhaps, the analogy obfuscates the distinction between “Education” and “Knowledge”.

Education demands focused intelligent study; thus, “Pay attention!”

Knowledge becomes resultant logical-sense; thus, “Don’t forget to duck!”

Education and knowledge are quite easily confused, though very different in theoretical intent and express purpose. Education leads to the correct assessment; Knowledge prescribes action.

To clarify, Education describes Process-through-study; Knowledge dictates logical-decision.

Neither necessarily requires erudite-sophisticated constructed contemplated-focus studying of black-on-white words on a page to contemplate, or, in the modern vernacular, any color lettering on any contrast-shaded monitor screen, tech-phone device or, even, a wrist computer apparatus nor reaching a natural finger into a lighted candle flame to “learn” the experience of “pain” though either experimental undertaking might result in both Education and Knowledge!

Either value is worthwhile in sustaining the achievement of the sought virtue: Happiness!

Pragmatic-conclusive Knowledge is a prismatic-delineation of Education!

Each conclusion seeks equity among the contenders: Education begets Knowledge begets Education begets… Maybe, it just doesn’t get any better than---That!

 

(Part 5 of 5---Tomorrow)