Describe how and why knowledge increases wonder. What are some key moments, memories, or experiences in your life that confirms the idea that knowledge increases wonder? You’re welcome to refer to and address any of our assigned readings

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The tension between knowledge and wonder
More than three centuries B.C., the Greek philosopher Plato said that the principle of philosophy was wonder; the first manifestation of something intangible that moved human beings towards reality. By today, wonder has enabled humans to achieve the unthinkable; humans have visited the moon severally, we can explain why the sky appears blue, and have classified the earth into definite layers. Despite amassing such huge volume of knowledge, human beings keep on wondering about their environment. Using concepts illustrated in “Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers,” this paper examines how and why knowledge increases wonder.
How and Why Knowledge Increases Wonder.
Life has so much to offer, that is enough to leave one wondering why and how things happen. Anything not known to you will keep your mind at peace until that moment you get to know it and boom, the wondering starts. Surprisingly, the more you continue to learn through life experiences and memories, the more you begin to wonder. Many questions than answers linger your mind like never before. The world in itself is a wonder ranging from the beautiful, wonderful and fearful creation to the colorful nature hence the saying “the wonders of the world.” That’s why people will never stop going to their dream destinations across the world to find answers to their wonders only to return home more surprised.
As people learn new things, they realize there is much more of the unknown to discover. They start wondering, which enhances their quest for knowledge. Kaplan explains this phenomenon by stating that “We have an insatiable appetite for comprehending the world around us. When we see things that we do not understand, our brains immediately go to work trying to make sense of them,” (p. 3). I have experienced wonder first-hand, which pushed me to great heights in search of more knowledge. Some years ago while exploring the background of Lacrosse, I came across the following statement; “Lacrosse, considered to be America’s first sport, was born of the North American Indian, christened by the French, and adapted and raised by the Canadians” (Henry Lacrosse Association). Immediately, I started wondering, if lacrosse is the first sport to be play in America, why is it not mainstream sports like basketball and American football? Who play the lacrosse in America?
Knowledge
Knowledge tends to increase wonder. Knowledge refers to facts, skills, and information acquired through experience or education and can be theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. Wonder is an inner desire to learn that is dormant in a human being and has to be awakened (L’Ecuyer). As the knowledge increases, wonder also increases as Charles Morgan quotes, “As knowledge increases, wonder deepens,” (Goodreads). This means as people gain more knowledge in life, the more they grow eager to know more. The gained knowledge, in most cases, stirs up questions about a particular field of learning. Therefore, the learner becomes agitated to know more and get solutions to the questions arising.
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