Easy access but harder understanding .
In the time of our fathers and grandfathers, acquiring knowledge was like a long journey. To get information, one had to spend hours in the library, go to the teacher, or discuss it with experts. Back then, the learning process was step by step, through patience and hard work. Now that scenario has completely changed.
In today's era, we can tap into a vast storehouse of knowledge right from our homes. With just one click on Google, thousands of answers to any question come up. Even difficult subjects can be learned easily by watching videos on YouTube. People are sharing various information on social media, and it is possible to pursue higher education at home through online courses. But the question is - does this easily available knowledge really make us intelligent?
From my personal experience, the easier we get information, the easier we forget it. Earlier, when I used to learn something, I had to study a lot to master it. But now, after I learn a subject, I don't think about it deeply anymore, because I know that when I need it, I will google it again. This 'dependence on information' is weakening our memory.
Another thing I have noticed is that readily available information is reducing our desire to learn. Earlier, I had to struggle to learn a new subject, so the joy of learning it was different. But now when we get information instantly, the interest in learning decreases. There is a difference between just knowing and learning. We may know a lot, but we do not try to understand it deeply.
However, I am not saying that readily available information is bad. Rather, it has made our learning path much easier. There are many people who did not have the opportunity to learn before, but now they can learn through the internet. However, the problem occurs when we just receive information but do not go into its depth.
I think we should use this advantage of technology properly. We should not be satisfied with just getting a quick answer, but rather we should think deeply about any subject. Otherwise, we may get a lot of information, but we will not be able to become truly knowledgeable.