Why information and knowledge are the secret ingredients for cool tech!

Have you ever wondered how people invent amazing things like robots, video games, or even the internet? The secret isn’t magic—it’s information and knowledge! Just like how you need ingredients to bake a cake, inventors need information to create cool new technology. Let’s find out why!

1. Information is like a treasure map

Imagine you’re on a treasure hunt. Without a map, you might walk in circles and never find the treasure. Information is like that map for inventors! It shows them what’s already been discovered, what problems need solving, and where to look for new ideas.

For example, did you know that the first video game, Pong, was inspired by table tennis? The inventor, Allan Alcorn, used what he knew about games and computers to create something totally new. Without that knowledge, Pong might never have existed!

2. Knowledge helps you build on old ideas

Every invention starts with someone learning from what came before. Think of it like building with LEGO bricks: you can make something simple, but if you know how others have built before you, you can create something even more awesome!

• Example: The smartphone didn’t appear out of nowhere. It was made possible because people kept learning and improving on older phones, computers, and even cameras.

3. The more you know, the more you can imagine

Knowledge is like a superpower for your brain. The more you learn, the more creative you can be! If you know how electricity works, you might invent a new gadget. If you understand how plants grow, you could help create a robot that waters them automatically.

• Fun Fact: The inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, combined his knowledge of computers and sharing information to create the internet we use today!

4. Information helps you solve problems

Tech inventions often start with a problem. Maybe someone thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we could talk to friends far away?” That’s how video calls were invented! By gathering information about cameras, computers, and the internet, inventors found a way to make it happen.

• Try this: Next time you see a problem (like a messy room or a slow game), think: What do I know that could help fix this?

5. Sharing knowledge makes tech even better

The best part? When people share what they know, everyone can build on it. That’s why scientists and inventors write books, make videos, and teach others. The more we share, the faster we can create new and exciting things!

• Example: Open-source software (like some video games and apps) lets anyone use and improve the code. That’s how kids your age are already making their own games and apps!

You can be an inventor too!

You don’t have to be a grown-up to start inventing. Here’s how you can use information and knowledge to create cool stuff:

• Read books and watch videos about things you love.

• Ask questions—lots of them!

• Experiment with simple coding, building, or drawing your ideas.

• Share your ideas with friends and family. You never know who might help you make them real!

What will you invent?

Now that you know the secret, what will you create? Maybe a robot, a new app, or something the world has never seen before! Remember: every great invention starts with curiosity and a little bit of knowledge.

What’s the coolest tech you’d like to invent? Let us know in the comments!

Ribbit, ribbit,

//Frobo