The diplomacy of knowledge
david johnston,
Globe, Mail,
Feb 17, 2012
Former University fo Watreloo president and current Canadian Governor General authored a piece in the Globe and Mail today on knowledge and diplomacy, "defined as our ability and willingness to work together and share our learning across disciplines and borders." Why are knowledge - and knowledge-sharing - so important?
- knowledge, rather than military might, is increasingly the path to prosperity
- it opens relationships and fosters harmony between peoples
- it is increasingly important to base decisions on scientific evidence to navigate change
- ideas are improved when shared and tested through action
- we must promote the practices that have served us well, including the scientific method
I think that the Governor General is right, and that we should more than ever value and share knowledge. This, though, shines a light on the dangers of turning our backs on knowledge and knowledge-sharing.
- knowledge, rather than military might, is increasingly the path to prosperity
- it opens relationships and fosters harmony between peoples
- it is increasingly important to base decisions on scientific evidence to navigate change
- ideas are improved when shared and tested through action
- we must promote the practices that have served us well, including the scientific method
I think that the Governor General is right, and that we should more than ever value and share knowledge. This, though, shines a light on the dangers of turning our backs on knowledge and knowledge-sharing.
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