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Abstract

In this chapter, we propose that knowledge can be reduced to its elementary (elemental) size. Each element consisting of quantized noun object(s), their quantized verb function(s), and the incremental type(s) the convolutions that bind such noun objects and verb functions. Even though knowledge may not be quantized as finely and as definitively as matter can be quantized in physics, these elements of knowledge form building block for larger and practical bodies of knowledge. These elements of knowledge (kels) exhibit statistical properties and their dynamics are based on the properties of kels, their origin, their environment, the media, and their recipients. Further, we define the elementary particles as a kuantum of knowledge, even though a kuantum is not a quantum in the traditional sense.In maintaining a working relation with other sciences, we explore the flow of these kels to and from larger practical objects to complete social and real functions. A quantum of knowledge (kel) is like a particle of matter with a pulse of energy that can be coupled. We present this concept to investigate if such kels will explain all the intricacies in the flow of knowledge in societies, cultures, and groups. Even though a kel is not as defined precisely as quantum (an electron) in physics, but in the framework of theory presented here, the statistical properties of kels explains statistical differences in the way in which noun objects communicate, i.e., transmit and receive such kuanta and kels. This approach holds the maximum promise but the quantization of a kel to a workable size becomes unique and depends on the direction in which knowledge is being explored and/or constituted. The generic quantum of knowledge or kel still appears as a mystic entity, even though specific kuanta are feasible that the modern computers can tackle, build, process, constitute, reconstitute, reprocess to generate “artificial knowledge.” Such artificial knowledge is then verified, validated, and accepted or challenged, disputed, and rejected by AI routines and by natural intelligence of human beings to build large and realistic bodies of knowledge (bok) or knowledge centric objects (kcos) of any size, shape, or form.