Pyramid of
Knowledge Integration
On Transforming Knowledge into Wisdom
The 'DIKW Pyramid' refers to conceptual approaches
for representing the relationship between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom.
The pyramid demonstrates how a subject's knowledge and wisdom emerges,
by passing through previous qualitative stages.
Information organises data according to it's context.
Knowledge emerges from processing useful information.
Wisdom can then emerge from integrated knowledge.
Data provides a vast amount of
unrefined facts.
Our usual perception is that
our knowledge grows in stages:
In this process we continuously grow
through an increase in awareness
of Context and depth of Learning.
Prof. Russel Ackoff, a leading systems thinker, highlighted that an additional stage
is actually needed in order to be empowered
to move from knowledge towards wisdom.
Between Knowledge and Wisdom
we need Understanding
that is constantly evolving.
Curiosity
Attention
Reflection
Experience
Understanding can be developed
through life skills such as:
Space for reflection and engagement
in real life experiences.
Curiosity about and attention
to real world events
Our world is calling out for more wisdom to attend to pressing global issues.
Through cultivating Life Skills
we can learn to integrate our vast areas of knowledge
and help collective wisdom to emerge.
"The whole point of being alive
is to evolve."
Oprah Winfrey
