WEEK THREE - POST TWO

The island of knowledge metaphor is an analogy that effectively explains the evolution of knowledge alongside technology. Our technology expands the shores of the island of knowledge outward into the ocean of unknown. As the island expands, so do the shores of questioning; the gap between what is known and what isn't. As technology expands our knowledge of the universe, it can bring more questions than answers. One can picture an objective in science as a room, with the key being a new technological breakthrough that allows the door to be opened. But once the door is opened, it is evident that that room contains several more doors to other rooms with others doors.
As we evolve our knowledge regarding "things", as in reality and the universe, many question arise as entirely brand new concepts are realized. An example of this would be the particle accelerator. The particle accelerator was one of most impactful scientific and engineering breakthroughs of all time. It showed us that there are things that are smaller that an electron or neutron, and new speeds at which perceivable mass can be projected are possible etc.. Yet this new knowledge highlighted more holes in our knowledge of the universe than it filled them.