The document discusses how humanity has arrived at a point where we have vast amounts of knowledge but little understanding. It examines some of the key figures and decisions that have led us to prioritize knowledge over understanding, focusing on science and reason. Going forward, it argues we must change our education systems to develop skills for an innovation-driven future characterized by extreme competition, complexity, and rapid change. To thrive in this future will require cultivating understanding, wisdom, creativity and collaboration alongside knowledge.