‭Last quarter journal entries (had some parts missing in my real journal so i redid it here)‬
‭The Influence of Values on Knowledge Production‬
‭ alues greatly influence the production of knowledge by setting ethical and moral boundaries.‬
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‭Many experiments in human psychology and biology are not conducted due to ethical‬
‭standards, which limits our understanding in these fields despite the potential insights they could‬
‭offer.‬
‭Purpose of Theory of Knowledge (TOK)‬
‭ OK encourages students to explore different ways of thinking and apply these perspectives to‬
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‭various problems. Without TOK, students might stick to a single way of thinking, limiting their‬
‭ability to approach issues from multiple angles.‬
‭Bias in Knowledge Production‬
‭ ias is almost unavoidable in knowledge production as it shapes how we interpret and accept‬
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‭information. For example, when writing an argumentative essay, one might favor evidence that‬
‭supports their beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence.‬
‭Art, History, and Cultural Perceptions‬
‭ rt and history show how societal opinions on what is considered "classy" change over time. Art‬
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‭acts as a historical record of our beliefs and values but can also reinforce existing standards‬
‭and slow cultural progression.‬
‭Subjectivity in Historical Narratives‬
‭ istory can be subjective, influenced by who tells the story. For example, in a conversation‬
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‭between Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin's exaggerated dislike for baths might skew historical‬
‭records if he documented his experiences, highlighting the selective nature of historical‬
‭narratives.‬
‭Community-Specific Knowledge‬
‭ ome knowledge is restricted to specific communities for security and trust reasons. For‬
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‭example, nuclear launch codes are only known to the president and trusted officials to prevent‬
‭potential catastrophic scenarios.‬
‭Defining Knowledge‬
‭ nowledge includes information that can be logically proven and taught, from simple arithmetic‬
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‭to complex scientific calculations like determining the sun's mass.‬
‭The Human Quest for Knowledge‬
‭ ur pursuit of knowledge has made us the dominant species. This relentless curiosity sets us‬
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‭apart from other animals and has been key to our survival and dominance.‬
‭Reliability of Knowledge Over Time‬
‭ he reliability of knowledge changes over time. Scholarly papers that were once considered‬
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‭definitive can be disproven by future research, showing the evolving nature of knowledge.‬
‭Selecting TOK Exhibition Objects‬
‭ good TOK exhibition object should have deep personal significance and be relevant to the‬
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‭TOK prompt. The selection process involves choosing diverse and meaningful objects that‬
‭maintain a clear connection to the topic.‬
‭Role of Experts in Knowledge Acquisition‬
‭ xperts help distinguish true from false knowledge and provide experienced perspectives.‬
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‭However, they can also introduce biases that influence our future knowledge acquisition.‬
‭Exhibition Commentary Development‬
‭ riting a TOK exhibition commentary involves focusing on in-depth analysis rather than‬
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‭background details, ensuring the discussion stays on topic and is sufficiently analytical.‬
‭Distinguishing Knowledge, Belief, and Opinion‬
‭ nowledge is based on facts and logical reasoning. Beliefs come from personal values and‬
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‭accepted knowledge. Opinions combine knowledge and beliefs, reflecting individual‬
‭perspectives.‬
‭Characteristics of a Good Explanation‬
‭ good explanation is thorough yet concise, easily understandable, and does not require‬
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‭extensive prior knowledge, though this can vary depending on the topic.‬
‭Community Engagement‬
‭ iving back to the community fosters insight into communal needs, builds connections, and‬
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‭enhances personal comfort within the community.‬
‭Judging Information Credibility‬
‭ eople judge information based on personal standards, which vary. For example, older‬
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‭generations may be skeptical of Facebook information, while younger people might trust TikTok‬
‭content.‬
‭Film Industry's Influence on Perceptions‬
‭ he film industry shapes our views on beauty, identity, and social roles by setting norms. These‬
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‭standards vary significantly across different cultures, influenced by decades of cinematic‬
‭portrayal.‬
‭Summary of Knowledge, Belief, and Opinion‬
‭ nowledge is provable and fact-based. Beliefs are rooted in personal values influenced by‬
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‭external factors. Opinions merge knowledge and beliefs, forming individual viewpoints.‬