Personal Responsibility and the Power of the Internet
The internet is at the same time a treasure trove of valuable information and a junk heap of useless data. This dual nature is unique to the internet; nowhere else do we find such indiscriminate conglomeration of information. Before Google (and other modern search engines), finding the diamonds of valuable information in the rough of the junk heap was a tedious process. Google has revolutionized the way we use the internet, making information increasingly more accessible. The power available at our fingertips raises the important question of how to use that power. Certainly seeking to gratify our base urges is not the best way to use the internet. We must be responsible with our time and our resources. Rather than pointlessly gather data, we should use our data-gathering capabilities to enhance our lives and those of others. The internet can be a great force for good if we use it responsibly.