John Naisbitt says that we are “drowning in information but starved” because some knowledge claims have low quality. This quote is about how to separate quality information from the quantity of information.
This title states that more people accept a piece of knowledge than less. It is the best way to determine its quality. While I agree with the idea of judging the quality and acceptance of knowledge by its number, it can be misleading in some cases. Knowledge is the main topic of this essay. However, there are many ways to define it. Plato’s definition of knowledge was “a justified, true belief”, which is an acceptable definition for philosophers as well. This directly refers to the quality and standard of knowledge. I will discuss first how to measure the quality knowledge, then argue that whether accepting knowledge claims is indicative of their quality.
To justify these arguments, it is important to answer the knowledge question, “How can we measure quality of knowledge?” Before accepting any piece of knowledge, it is important to understand the steps you need to take to determine if a piece is high- or low-quality. There are many methods that can be used to measure knowledge’s quality, but you must first look at claims. Accessibility and verifiability are key indicators of quality. In Biology, for example, we believe that oxygen is created by plants when they absorb carbon dioxide. This knowledge is widely accepted because it is “accessible”. This knowledge is readily available via the internet and books. Thus, anyone can accept it using deductive reasoning. There are many sources which can be accessed. Recently, I did an experiment to measure the oxygen bubbles that Elodea plants produce per minute at different water ph levels. I was able through this experiment to’verify that green plant produce oxygen even though it is in water’. If knowledge can be easily verified and accessible, it is considered high-quality.
However, the reliability of knowledge shows that knowledge is high-quality. This counterclaim seems very valid in the context of 1984, George Orwell’s book. Orwell writes about a totalitarian state that Big Brother overlooks and “his” party. Winston Smith, known as the Protagonist of 1984, is one among few who oppose Big Brother and “his party”. He also has a different ideology. Winston Smith works in the Ministry of Truth records department. His job involves rewriting newspapers and articles from the past to match the party’s claims in the present. Information that provides/informs us of knowledge is not always reliable. This issue is equally relevant today, given all the mass media. The book contains many examples of this topic, particularly chapter 7, in which Winston talks about a children’s book that was published in the past, and the various claims made by the party. “Everything became mist. “Everything faded into mist” is a phrase to remember as it was the party’s doing. Winston recalls a meeting between Jones, Aaronson, and Rutherford. They had previously confessed and were allegedly executed in 1968. Winston recalls that Winston found a photograph of a party function where the men had been present and named after five years. The confessions were false, therefore Winston declared them to be lies. It can be concluded that reliability plays a large part in determining the quality. Through various methods of knowing, like Memory, I find the answer to the KQ. One should consider availability, verifiability as well as reliability. Because these factors determine the quality knowledge.
This raises a question about knowledge: In what ways would people accept knowledge claims?
While quality can be measured in many different ways, there are only a handful that are reliable. Knowledge claims that people accept have an effect on the quality and quantity of the knowledge. In certain cases, knowledge quality can be measured by how many people accept it. The expression of human creativity to create a particular work can be called art. Music, therefore, is an art form. American rapper J. Cole released KOD recently. The album addresses addiction and racism as well as other issues that affect Cole and the millennial audience. The album is an acronym which stands for Kids On Drugs King Over Dosed & Kill Our Demons. They are the social and personal problems that inspired Cole’s work. These are just three reasons Cole’s music is exceptional.
Cole’s album, despite not having a large fan base like Drake’s, has set numerous records and won many awards. Cole shares what his life has taught him and uses emotion to create artwork that resonates with his audiences. His work is relatable and can be understood by many people. Cole’s work has been successful due to the acceptance and support of many people.
The important counter argument is that some people will believe hypotheses that may not be true in certain cases. It is possible to generate knowledge that cannot be used in real life by using rational reasoning. Dalton’s Atomic Theory, for example, claimed that matter is made up of tiny particles called Atoms. They are also indivisible. This claim was true, but was only hypothetical. J.J. Thomson disapproved the theory, proving that atoms consist of electrons. Thomson was awarded a Nobel Prize. Dalton’s theory and model were continually improved by other scientists. This indicates that knowledge quality was improving. This suggests that Dalton was wrong to claim that there wasn’t enough room for improvement. However, the claim is still valid since atoms do exist. Also, this suggests that knowledge quality is improving. The title is clear. It’s not enough to measure knowledge quality by the acceptance rate. When measuring quality of knowledge, accessibility, reliability and verifiability should all be taken into consideration. Acceptance of knowledge, while it may indicate quality of knowledge to some extent, should not be considered as a measurement of the quality or quantity of knowledge.
I agree with my conclusion. The quality of knowledge cannot be measured solely by the number of people who accept the claim.
