Human thought is lost! The rituals, discipline and scholarly tradecraft which hold the key to catacombs of deep thought within human society are being dismissed by our young. Or are they? Mr Shane Skillen, Co-Director of Technology Studies argues that we are yet to appreciate the complexities of knowledge acquisition in the information age. If teachers and parents can identify the commonalities and respect the differences, they can help young people develop a meaningful, critical and reflective attitude towards deep learning and understanding.