The Debate (no.39); The Pen 🖊️

Most of you have watched a scene from Games of throne when Lord Petyr Baelish said "knowledge is power". Cersei Lannister immediately ordered his coups to seize him and cut his throat.

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In the next second, she ordered that she change her mind and let him go! and said "power is power". Amazing isn't it? But the birdbrain lady didn't realize that her power depends on knowledge compiled in centuries. The knowledge and the power which can be symbolized as pen and sword. Yes, this is what I thought when I first looked at the title of this contest.

What is your understanding of the statement "The pen is mightier than the sword"

The proverb mentioned here is a reflection of human history. It indicates the level of effectiveness of knowledge.

Galileo, a scientist who claimed that earth wasn't the center of universe. On this statement, the church called Galileo and emphasized that he should deny his beliefs. But after almost 300 years, the church has to admit that he was right. This is the potential of a pen, that if you are right, everybody has to change their thoughts sooner or later.

Can words be more influential than actions?

Without any doubt, words are more influencing than action. Words have the capability to penetrate into one's mind. It can change the logics and theories which people formulate for their living. A sword can impact on the place where it physically reaches, I mean a war. But words have no boundaries. Even people are more curious about those texts which are banned somehow.

When is diplomacy more effective than force?

Diplomacy is key to avoiding cruel destruction. But in this case, if you have power, then your diplomacy is more effective as compared to when you don't have power.

Is a balance between words and actions necessary?

The whole universe is running in seek of balance, i.e to equalize the energy difference in its different parts. So yes! As a law of nature, a balance is complementary between words and action. I gave an example of political people of my country. They claim a lot of things before the election, but when they achieve their goal, they don't do 1 % of what they claim before. So we as a nation moving in reverse gear unfortunately.

How has technology impacted this debate today?

Although technology fires up the power sector in terms of nuclear fusion or fission. But the real impact which is changing the whole civilization is IT.The social media generation changed the meaning of power. News which feeds the users is leading general behavior of the human race now. All the major events of countries are directly targeted through the media. Just look at the recent elections in India and the impact of Dhruv Rathee's campaign on social media.

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