What Is Knowledge?

Knowledge is not simply memorizing facts or information; it is being able to use reasoning and perception to understand and use the information to our advantage. Just as the old saying says, knowledge is power. It is what allows us to make our own decisions, learn from our mistakes, and evolve our society. We are lucky enough to be at a point in time where knowledge is at our fingertips at all times. We are able to use previous experiences, books, television, and our most popular resource today, the Internet, to gather information. However, despite the plethora of resources that are accessible to us, some still choose to be ignorant. Some don't seem to understand that, without knowledge, we are susceptible to manipulation. Without knowledge, we are powerless.