I first came across this theory of knowledge while reading about the possible death of libraries (or books) in face of the electronic age. The author used this theory to show that libraries could not be replaced by computers, because computers can only encompass the first two steps of this knowledge pyramid, whereas books could store much more.
My goal in creating this blog, and in many other activities in my life, is to reach the top of this pyramid.
To that end, I would like to start a “chain reaction of human beings,” that is, start a discussion, an idea bumping around the minds of my fellow humans, and seeing what comes of it. This will help me study the makeup of others' ideas, the makeup of my own ideas, and how all of that should function together to allow as many people as possible attain the top of this pyramid.
Below is an explanation of this knowledge pyramid. Please read through it, and then join the discussion of this question:
Most people know how to collect data, and how to store information. How do we get knowledge (as it is defined below)? Understanding? Wisdom?
An essay on the DIKW hierarchy.
Data: the labeling of phenomenon, symbols
Information: answering who, what, where or when, description
Knowledge: answering how, application
Understanding: answering why, appreciation
Wisdom: value judgments, evaluation
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