Knowledge Based Society

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As the motion of changing from an industrial based society to a knowledge based society comes into effect, one must consider the positive and negative aspects it can have on a person’s life and their environment; essentially speaking about the world. This concept influences the entire world of an individual, which includes their life at work, home and their learning environment.
Like the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” Being aware, stimulated, challenged, educated are all part of knowledge and the learning process. With the help of technology and computers, this power is now at the hand of everyone, or it will be in the near future. Although the ease of acquiring information is positive, it also has its downfall. Issues arise on the question of what sources can be trusted and what sources should one avoid.
Knowledge has in the past been hard to obtain, or only accessible by a selected few. In my opinion the poor have always suffered from the lack of resources or education. Today this is an issue which is rapidly changing, through the use of computers. Computers are more and more becoming a household appliance. It has been predicted that in the future everyone will own a computer. With the help of technology, computers are becoming more and more inexpensive and affordable. With it, the speed of production and invention accelerates faster and faster. The access to knowledge is getting even faster with technology such as the internet, and high speed connection.
It is only natural to have advantages and disadvantages with the development of something new. The disadvantages can be minimized through the help of both the individual and the collective. A simple disadvantage occurs when wrong information is accessed or displayed. You don’t want people who seek information to get the wrong idea about a concept, person, or event.
All information should be evaluated by seeking other resources. It all comes d...