We’ve all heard that “knowledge is power,” often to the point where it seems like a cliche. While this phrase is originally attributed to the philosopher Francis Bacon, it has been repeated by many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. This article is more than 7 years old. She was that person ...

I'd argue that knowledge is not power. Knowledge is powerful. Knowledge can give you an edge in whatever you do. But at the end of the day, knowledge itself is not power — it is an enabler to power or ...