Google It

One of the things I most often use the internet for is a simple ‘Google it’. I see or hear a phrase or word I don’t understand, I can Google it. Someone on Television mentions something technical that goes over my head, I can Google it. It’s a simple and easy way to learn a little about a lot. For all that some talk about television, the internet and everything new media making younger generations stupid; it’s more of an argument of the need for the retention of knowledge.

For example, if one hears the phrase, ‘Statute of Limitations’ and has no idea what is meant, it’s simple to type it into Google and go to the Wikipedia entry and get an explanation. A couple of weeks later someone mentions it again, do you remember? Yes? Great. No? Don’t worry about, just Google it. The internet gives us the ability to change the way we remember information. If we can use the internet to so easily recall the information for us, what’s the big deal with not trying really hard to make sure something sticks in our minds without the extra help from our friend Mr Google?