Knowledge Revolution
Twenty first century is a knowledge revolutionary era. The economic and social landscape of the world is undergoing extreme changes in tune with the knowledge revolution.
Mansoor Palloor is based in Dammam working as General Manager of Behzad Petroleum Services. He has written several articles. He published a book entitled "To whom does the 21st Century belong "?
We are going through a period of history that is changing the means we live, communicate, think and prosper. A knowledge revolution is going to take place in the near future. This revolution will decide how the next generation will work, earn a living and enjoy life to the fullest. In this phase of the history almost anything is now possible, now we know how to store the world's most important information and make it available instantly, in almost any form, to almost anyone on earth - and to link the human chain together in a global networked learning web. This power enables even under developed countries to bypass the industrial revolution and jump straight into the age of information and innovation.
the border-less expanse of space and cyberspace. Now its time for us to redefine the nationhood. If it is possible to draw a map of the world on the basis of networking, it would probably be seen to cross all political borders. Now we are moving towards the Great Indian concept of Vasudaiva Kudumbaam (The World is One Family). In this World family, we all are going to become Global citizens. In this global world, leaders in any field can come from anywhere. Competition is global, the best ideas will dominate, regardless of their national origins. Tomorrow's world belongs to a knowledge society. Openness to new ideas, speed, imagination and excellence in execution are the attributes of a knowledge society. I am reminded of a Sloka that glorifies the Knowledge:
Like the industrial revolution, the knowledge revolution is reorganising the ways that people relate to one another. The instant accessibility of information has broken down the walls separating individuals, organisations and economies. mansoorpalloor@gmail.com As time moves, we move towards
Food for Thought
Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource. ~ John F. Kennedy You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself ~ Galileo Galilei
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