The quote “None of us is as smart as all of us” by Eric Schmidt literally means that no individual possesses the same amount of knowledge that a group of people possesses. The amount of knowledge that a group of people brings to a discussion will always be much greater than a single person would contribute and therefore we are always better off as a group. But what is this “knowledge”? The dictionary defines knowledge as “facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a topic.”1 However, the whole idea of ​​knowledge differs from person to person. In today's world, knowledge is of many types and is very complex and variable. The two main types of knowledge are Personal Knowledge and Shared Knowledge. Personal knowledge refers to knowledge gained through direct knowledge and experience. It is acquired through practice, personal involvement and observation and is influenced by one's circumstances, values ​​and interests. One's perspective is influenced and at the same time contributes to one's personal knowledge. On the other hand, shared knowledge refers to knowledge possessed by more than one person. It is clearly structured as it is the product of many people and has been agreed upon by many people. It is also influenced by the different cultures present within communities and reflects society's attitude towards different areas of knowledge. In my opinion, the statement that shared knowledge is better than personal knowledge is true most of the time because no matter how intelligent a person is, a group of people will always have more knowledge to contribute than one person alone. Because shared knowledge is possessed by many people... middle of the paper... physics." Although he possessed some personal qualities and knowledge that allowed him to look at things differently and answer many difficult questions in the 20th century , without the help of other scientists modern physics would be very different from how it appears today. His opinions and ideas had to conform to previously established principles, had to be logically valid, and had to go through a process of revision before being accepted as part of the world. discipline of physics. This shows how strong personal knowledge has led to progress in an area of ​​knowledge and shared knowledge. In conclusion, although I firmly believe that shared knowledge has many more advantages than personal knowledge, the example of Albert Einstein above clearly shows how important it is that there is a correct balance between shared and personal knowledge in society.