Arguably, the invention of the Internet has removed the barriers to knowledge. Today, there is little to no excuse not to know. Once you have the desire to improve your current situation or just learn about a particular subject, in your right frame of mind and not physically handicapped to the point of being unable to move, there is literally no real excuse.

Let’s look at some of the reasons why:

uniting the world

The Internet has annihilated time and distance. People can easily connect and communicate with other humans nearby and in remote parts of the world instantly through various Internet-based technologies. Social media platforms allow people to interact in a global online community and learn about the way of life in other parts of the world. Additionally, business-minded people can learn about other cultures and can market different products and services that are relevant to individual segments of society.

The ability to learn new skills.

Only YouTube has free tutorials on a plethora of subject areas, from simple things like writing a letter to more technical topics like learning to code. There are also many e-learning platforms, some offering free courses, that can teach you how to do anything you’re interested in learning. Whether you want to start a career in electronics, home improvement, or auto repair, or want to improve your knowledge in a field you’re already in, the Internet has made it easier than ever. Plus, the learning material is available in multiple languages ​​and has been created by people from all corners of the world, so it doesn’t matter which language you speak.

general self-improvement

Concerned about an aspect of your health? It is always advisable to seek professional help. However, the Internet also has many online resources, such as WebMD, that can be helpful in providing prevention and health improvement guidelines. You can learn other helpful forms of self-improvement, including how to improve your memory, fashion, style and grooming tips, relationship advice, weight loss and fitness exercises, and even finer skills like social etiquette.

Personally, I use the Internet all the time for a variety of things. YouTube is one of my favorite sites where I have learned how to assemble different items for which the instructions seem too complicated. The list is endless.

Leveling the playing field

Of course, Internet access is not the same everywhere. Recent statistics show that more than 4.1 billion people, or more than half of the world’s population, have access to the Internet. And access is improving rapidly, and infrastructure continues to improve, particularly in the area of ​​mobile devices. Today, communication between people continues to increase through the proliferation of smartphones. These devices contain technology that is far more powerful than the computers that used to fill an entire room a few decades ago, but can now be carried in your pocket.

With this increasing access, the playing field is leveling, so for most, there are fewer and fewer excuses not to know.

People living in the United States of America and other industrialized countries are among the most favored. Statista data shows that Americans accounted for more than 312 million internet users in 2018, making it one of the largest online markets in the world. Also, the US ranks pretty high on the Internet Freedom Index. With all that said, Americans, for the most part, have little or no excuse for lacking knowledge that can help them succeed. The only real excuses, in my opinion, are when it comes to mental health issues and physical ailments. I say this because I have benefited greatly from the information provided online. I can personally attest to the fact that just about any public library imaginable in the United States provides access to countless books and computers.

How I used the Internet to improve myself

I am excited and very grateful for the invention of the Internet due to the fact that I like to learn about new and interesting things. When I wanted to improve my math skills during college, I was able to watch free algebra tutorials on YouTube. I am currently learning another language through Skype which, while not free, is quite affordable.

Some time ago, I found an article online about memory training, which featured a man named Ron White. I found out that Ron White is one of the best memory champions in the world and he is also a two time national champion having won the USA Memory Championships in 2009 and 2010. Long story short I watched the videos of him and I ordered your course. I used a fraction of what was taught and was amazed at the results. At the time, I didn’t even know such things as memory training existed before I found it online.

the power of the internet

Like many people, I am very grateful for the Internet. But I have come to believe that it is a powerful tool that should be used responsibly, similar to technologies like electricity or nuclear power. What one does with these kinds of technologies is the crux of the matter. For example, electricity can be used for a variety of purposes, such as cooking, heating your home, and running your electronic devices. However, electricity can be extremely harmful if used irresponsibly. Similarly, nuclear power can be used to power an entire city, but it can also be used to bomb and kill many people with a single delivery.

In the case of the Internet, people can use it to learn almost anything, but many choose to use it for counterproductive activities such as trolling, spreading misinformation, and excessive entertainment. Finding entertainment on the internet is great, by the way, but many people only use it for that aspect, even becoming addicted to some content, which is not healthy.

conclusion

The online world is available to most people in an instant. What excites me most is that much of the information is freely available. Some of the content is so good that I often wonder why it’s free. At the same time, I will hasten to add that there is also useless and misleading content available online, so one should be vigilant and check the facts when in doubt. However, the useful content far outweighs the bad, and there are plenty of ways to collate and verify the information you find. In light of all this, I think there should be fewer excuses when it comes to knowledge. I rarely watch the news, but often hear people complain about their circumstances, which makes me think that many of them are not harnessing the power of the Internet. As far as I am concerned, many people can change their current situation simply by changing their mindset and attitude towards learning. If more people commit to learning a skill online and enjoy tutorials on how to create things, life will be positively changed for many of them. Stop apologizing. The whole world is available to you online.