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Do you think the internet has increased or deceased ignorance?

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the internet is a resource like money so its a magnifier. you have good & bad people. you have ignorant & smart people. just like with money it doesn't make or break you. i think the internet can be used as an asset or a liability. i've seen people get addicted to it, just wasting their life. i've also seen people use it to become better people. they socialize with people they love more. they research & learn things they might not have wanted to but since its available online they check it out. i have never blamed technology for our mistakes in humanity. it is us who create collective intelligence.
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Posted Mar 9th, 2009 at 12:25PM
Neither, it has only given exposure to existing ignorance.
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Posted Mar 9th, 2009 at 12:54PM
It has just brought more ignorant people together
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Posted Mar 9th, 2009 at 1:03PM
It's a double edged sword.

For those with the wherewithal to want to gain greater knowledge and understanding of themselves and the world they live in, it has proven beneficial.

For those who wish only to further their one sided causes and beliefs, their ignorance is ever lasting.
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Posted Mar 9th, 2009 at 9:37PM
Mostly, it has decreased ignorance, because there is just so much information to be had at the touch of a button. People are able to do things easily now that used to require a lot of effort- research medical conditions, mental health, see pics from around the world, etc. But it has also increased ignorance, because no one now feels the need to memorize facts and figures the way they used to. I mean, why make third-graders memorize the state names and capitals (as I had to) when all you really need to teach them is how to go to Google and type "New Jersey capital"?
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