![](https://cdn-ikpjohn.nitrocdn.com/DfwgkHLwYlwOPFzEQocOyyqUcjXgQwkl/assets/images/optimized/rev-65272ff/www.i-scoop.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/The-traditional-data-information-knowledge-wisdom-pyramid-source-Mushon.gif) The relationship between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom is often represented as a hierarchy or continuum, commonly known as the DIKW pyramid, renamed here to the Noetic Pyramid for increased fanciness. The 4 core elements are: 1. Data: Raw facts and figures without context or interpretation. 2. Information: Data that has been processed, organized, or given context. 3. Knowledge: Information that has been internalized, understood, and can be applied. 4. Wisdom: The ability to apply knowledge effectively, with insight and good judgment. (Is this really [[Wisdom]] or something more akin to [action intelligence](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6358fcee9747a0469c1398a6/t/65856807306a57677fea8579/1703241737324/8+Principles+of+Sensemaking.pdf)?) ## Alternative Representations ![](https://cdn-ikpjohn.nitrocdn.com/DfwgkHLwYlwOPFzEQocOyyqUcjXgQwkl/assets/images/optimized/rev-df1c67d/www.i-scoop.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DIKW-through-the-eyes-of-IoT-company-AGT-as-mentioned-on-Electronics-360.gif) ![](https://cdn-ikpjohn.nitrocdn.com/DfwgkHLwYlwOPFzEQocOyyqUcjXgQwkl/assets/images/optimized/rev-df1c67d/www.i-scoop.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/More-DIKW-infographic-on-big-data-and-DIKW-via-Doclens.gif)