2026 TOK Essay Title 3: Is the power of knowledge determined by the way in which the knowledge is conveyed?
Discuss with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge. Can knowledge stand on its own, or does its impact entirely depend on the packaging? That is the provocative challenge of the 2026 TOK Essay Title 3: "Is the power of knowledge determined by the way in which the knowledge is conveyed?" This question is particularly complex when applied to Mathematics, where facts are absolute yet their transformative power often lies hidden behind specialized notation and formal proofs. To navigate this question, I’ve brought back one of our sharpest and most valued podcast guests to help us dissect how the delivery system shapes the destiny of knowledge.

Guest: Mr. Kevin Hoye (TOK & IB English Literature Teacher)
Music: Our school orchestra performance of Shostakovich, May 2025