Blog #2- Hubert Dreyfus
Yes, while we must have common knowledge to be able to utilize the various search engines to obtain information we are seeking on a particular subject. It is imperative to also take the time to research, delve into many facets that are available. But just like our society today in the "fast food" world, we want everything right now and without spending the maximum of time in order to obtain it. We as a society want everything quickly. That is why we depend on technology to give us what we want as fast as possible, not to mention with little effort on our part. So we must also look at this as a way of seeing this is no different, on some levels we will at times have to spend more time obtaining what we want. We must realize that at times we will have to make that extra effort, seek out information through other imaginative alternatives. Above all, while we can appreciate all that technology has brought us, we still rely on the basics of knowledge.