“Knowledge: A Timeline of Truth” is a collection of poetic reflections over the past year of how I express my perception of reality. I end with a quote from Huey P. Newton – “All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience” – because it seems to be the same conclusion I’ve come to myself in my 26 years of existence, so far. We always have the ability to gain more understanding of our existence here no matter how old we are. Knowledge and wisdom constantly develops over time, through the choices we make and the circumstances of life we struggle through.
Knowledge: A Timeline of Truth (PDF)
Peer Reviews
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The work “Knowledge Timeline” is an attempt to decipher the ideas of wisdom and knowledge while it is juxtaposed through the sphere of time and the possibility of growth. The poetic prose of the piece allows the reader to experience these concepts under a wave of doubt which creates a non-linear experience. Time itself is an ebb and flow of relativity, and in this piece so is the concept of knowledge. This is solidified with the ending transcription of Newton’s relating wisdom and how it is perceived through personal experiences.
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The originality of the poem by Micah Jefferson lies in the composition and arrangement of work rather than in it’s concepts. The logic used are retellings of philosophical theorists such as Levenas and Huley Newton, but handled in a light, introductory manner that could be appropriate for visitors to a gallery.
