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Survival of the most knowledgeable

It is a great myth that knowledge is all and that the essential base for social success is knowledge. Knowledge is nothing without understanding and understanding - particularly understanding that is characterised by wisdom - is gained only after long experience and reflection. This presentation goes on to highlight the skills and benefits of older people. It suggests that older people are more likely to have had a variety of jobs and life experiences, are used to adapting to new situations, learning new skills, and outlines how they fill a complementary function alongside entrepreneurs of any age.

It is a great myth that knowledge is all and that the essential base for social success is knowledge. Knowledge is nothing ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Gray, Harry
Conference name: Working Visions International Employment Futures Conference
Date: 2001
Resource type: Conference
Subjects: Innovation; Outcomes; Skills and knowledge;

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