In everyday usage, knowledge refers to awareness of or familiarity with various objects, events, ideas, or ways of doing things. But, as philosophers have noted for centuries, things get complicated ...

Knowledge worker: Someone who generates value through their knowledge. Globally, the world has more than 1 billion knowledge workers. They are essential to the global economy, as their roles have ...

Systems to manage the wealth of knowledge inside companies can help junior staff get a leg up in career advancement. Knowledge management systems help connect workers to knowledge and other people ...

Never in the history of mankind have humans enjoyed such an abundance of knowledge than in today’s digital age. Since the emergence of the internet, we have had unprecedented access to thousands of ...

People’s fear of intelligent machines taking over the world has long been a popular theme in science fiction. Neuromancer, Blade Runner, Westworld and The Matrix are just a few of the movies, TV shows ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Knowledge engineering is a field of ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...