Do we need custodians of knowledge?

This IB Theory of Knowledge essay, based on TOK May 2024 Essay Title 5, investigates whether we need custodians of knowledge, with a focus on history and the arts. It examines the roles that museums, archives, and historians play in preserving historical knowledge and how guardians in the arts protect creative works. The essay argues for the necessity of custodians in maintaining the integrity and continuity of cultural and historical knowledge, while also considering the potential for bias and suppression by these guardians. This thoughtful analysis highlights the complex responsibilities of custodians in managing human understanding across different fields.

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