Googling kills discussion and more

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Sometimes when I asked someone a question (usually in reference to what that person said), I was immediately given a two-word response: "Google it."

Don't get me wrong. I'm all for putting information online as it helps to disseminate knowledge as widely as possible and, for those who use internet, as easy as possible.

However, for some people, it has some adverse effects. It makes them lazy to engage in lively discussions. They basically has outsourced their memory retrieval and social skill to Google! This is bad because:

(1) they're not exercising their brains and thus accelerate the decline of their cognitive functions. Yes, googling enables them to gather vast amount of knowledge but that is not enough to keep your mind active and healthy. You need to also exercise the ability to retrieve and use them.

(2) it reduces social interactions. Discussion is one of the main ways of social interactions. In the past, people can spend considerably time discussing a variety topic, being exposed to difference point of view and information. This is good for all parties involved as they're exercising their brains in a variety of ways. If this is nipped at the bud, then they'll be reduced to essentially talking about inane things all the time.

(3) it may affect their ability to work. As with any skill/function, the less you use it, the more you lose it.

I'm not saying that people should discuss until their voices are hoarse. Just don't give up at the beginning and so easily.

Comments

Elyssa said…
Hehe...I am one of those who will say "Hmmm..must remember to google that"
November 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Jaded Jeremy said…
Lyssa,
It's ok to google to find out more. My point is with respect to the situation where you have some information but just lazy to share it with others.
November 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Anonymous said…
I am with you here. With info at people's fingertips, they do tend to be "lazy" to converse, and that is not good mentally and socially. sr
November 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM
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