What are some ways that "knowledge is power" is true?
2007-01-03 14:56:35 · 10 answers · asked by Becky 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This is my mom's famous saying. Knowledge is power. example:. I had to have surgery on my arm for a tumor in the bone. I was very scared and didn't know what to expect, I was afraid of the unknown. I asked a million questions and read books and got a second opionon. I gave my self the power to conquer my fear of the unknown.If you know what is going to happen or all that could happen then you have less fear of the unknown. I now do lots of research online and in the library to find out more about things that happen in my life. If you have knowledge of the topic or subject, then you will have less fear of it. One more thing about knowledge, NO ONE can take it from you. Once you learn something and expand your mind, it is all yours forever. The best thing you could do with it is to share it with someone else.
2007-01-03 16:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, once you know the way that something works, say, people and the kind of manipulations they try to pull over you.
Then they don't work, cause you know the answer and you have the key, and so they cannot have any power over you any more!
Like fitting a key into a lock, you hold the key. Knowledge is the power and the key.
Of course it applies to anyting that has a physical nature as well. You can do anything just be beginning to learn and to know how to do it.
After that, putting the physical work to it to get the job, or the thing done, can be very easy.
2007-01-03 23:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you receive knowledge such as that which comes from government involvement before it goes out to the general public, then this knowledge has the power to generate money. Especially if the knowledge is involved in the stock market and in most cases it is. You can sell or buy stock immediately.
2007-01-03 23:04:01 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
“Having knowledge but lacking the power to express it clearly is no better than never having any ideas at all” ~ Pericles
“Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power.” ~ Horace Mann
“Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Today knowledge has power. It controls access to opportunity and advancement.” ~ Peter F. Drucker
2007-01-03 23:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge IS power and it has absolutely nothing to do with money. Knowledge gives you a tremendous sense of freedom, it affects your self-esteem, self confidence and the way the world sees you, but most importantly, the way YOU perceive yourself.
2007-01-03 23:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by spider 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge + age/experience = wisdom. Wisdom is the cornerstone for all power.
Wisdom as faith can move a mountain. Wisdom as compassion can change the world. Wisdom as motivation can leap tall bldgs in a single bound. Wisdom=patience, timing, confidence and knowing. Know what I mean??
2007-01-03 23:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all in the timing, presentation , delivery, and of course the response that you receive from your group of people. That will tell you what kind of power you have, is the feed back from the timing presentation etc.
2007-01-04 00:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by candlemia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You change the world and get money so you have power...? I'm not really sure at all... Money isn't everything.
2007-01-03 22:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant give examples only explain it.
soemtime your Intellagence can help you beat other people who aint as smart. Sorry bad grammer but i think im smart im a A-
A+ student! For example SCience club compotition, spellign bee?
2007-01-03 23:00:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being dependent on for what you know.
One way to move up in power.
2007-01-03 23:05:58 · answer #10 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋