#Intellectual Obsolescence

The Fleeting Freshness of Knowledge in Modern Life

Al Franken’s witty remark, 'Knowledge keeps about as well as fish,' playfully suggests that, much like seafood, knowledge can quickly lose its freshness if not consumed and used in a timely manner. In the same way that f...

Knowledge Keeps About as Well as Fish – Alfred North Whitehead

Whitehead’s witty simile underlines the fleeting value of knowledge, likening it to fresh fish that spoils quickly. Just as yesterday’s catch becomes inedible, facts and skills can become obsolete if not refreshed or app...