Quote by Jean Piaget

The current state of knowledge is a moment in history, changing just as rapidly as the state of knowledge in the past has ever changed and, in many instances, more rapidly.

The current state of knowledge is a moment in history, chang

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the knowledge we possess at any given time is not fixed, but rather constantly evolving. It highlights how the rate of change in our current understanding is often faster than it has ever been in history. The quote suggests that the pace of knowledge acquisition and transformation is accelerating, urging us to acknowledge the dynamic nature of knowledge and the need to continuously adapt, update, and expand our understanding as it rapidly progresses.

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By Jean Piaget

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