Knowledge is Power

Over the break, I took an SAT class, and had to write an essay. I don't remember the question down to the very last word, but the gist of it was basically if great knowledge was necessary in order to challenge conventional ideals.

It made me stop and think for a second. Yes, knowledge is always necessary, but these ideals must be conventional for a reason. But then I realized that in fact, everything at some point will be questioned.

For example, no one would have every thought we could fly back in the 19th century. That was the conventional way of thinking. But the Wright Brothers, with their extensive knowledge on aerodynamics, proved them all wrong.

The point is, knowledge is power. Thoroughly and clearly understanding a topic is the only way to give yourself a chance to fight against conventional ideas. No, not all of what is challenged can be altered, but by all means will it be considered if it is presented with knowledge.

Whoever made the quote, knowledge is power, wasn't simply saying it to be famous or whatever. He/she said it with a purpose, and it is what allows society to continue to grow and change the way it has in the past.

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"-Albert Einstein