Is Knowledge Power?

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Hello to all my dear friends, fans and fellow Steemians on this esteemed platform. Today I will be discussing knowledge as a form of power.

What is knowledge and how does knowledge help people achieve goals?

A person who gains awareness through experience, observation or reading and now understands facts, principles or is better at a skill, we can rightly say the person has knowledge - the collection and accumulation of experiences and facts that makes understanding possible.

A person facing a challenging decision will only make an informed decision if he has enough knowledge, so we can say knowledge helps us make good decisions.
With knowledge in the form of skill, it makes it possible to solve complex problems creatively without making the solution too expensive.
We need knowledge to set realistic goals and adapt to the changing circumstances.

What do you understand by the saying, "Ignorance is bliss". Can ignorance be powerful?

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Knowledge makes us more accountable, A man with a terminal illness will definitely die, but he may die happier if he has no idea of his condition, and one day he is gone. But knowledge of his current condition and how unavoidable his death will be could throw him into depression, quickening his death and making him miserable.

"Ignorance is bliss" suggests that there are some advantages associated with not knowing, we are less worried, with contentment, and peace instead of the worry, stress, or discomfort that comes from knowing.

Ignorance has the power to help us miss opportunities, make poor decisions without personal growth

How does misinformation affect knowledge?

Misinformation can several distort our view of reality, which can lead to serious misconceptions and a flawed understanding of fundamental facts.
We can lose trust in the source of information and become apprehensive about the source of information. Especially if such has led us to making poor decisions in the past.

Is knowledge really power?

Knowledge definitely gives us the power to make informed decisions, take control, and achieve our goals. With knowledge we can influence and control others, affecting the decisions they make and affecting their actions. Knowledge becomes that mental energy or force that fuels our self-confidence.

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Knowledge has the power to set us free from fears, superstition and the strong hands of ignorance and misinformation. Knowledge gives you the boldness to stand alone and hold your ground when everyone else has a contrary opinion.

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