Everyone loves having something recommended to them, especially when it truly is something they’ll like. Some of my most favorite things came to me because someone else introduced me to them. Some are simply good movies to watch, games to play, and some stick with you forever. The internet is important to me because it allows me to connect with people with similair interests all over the world. If some guy in Austria writes about how he learned to do something, or how did it faster, I can share this information despite the fact I’ve never met him.

Especially in the various types of blogging, the internet allows anyone to publish anything they are willing to write. I have a coworker who feels that no good will come of trusting the data in the free encyclopedia Wikipedia. His view is that if anyone can edit the pages at any time, the amount of pranksters and vandals would eliminate any truth. My view, and my experience is that Wikipedia is far superior to even the best commercial encyclopedia out there. It seems the number of people with good intentions far outweigh those with bad, and because they’re from all over the world they are constantly watching.

Even I don’t trust Wikipedia 100%, but the great thing about the internet is that there is always another option. I view American media as a filter looking to grab ratings like a sitcom. If you take many different sources which are all free from the FCC guidelines all found on the internet, you can better your understanding about the world.

Every day I follow the many RSS feeds I have saved and every day there is something new for me to learn. Whether it’s a first-hand account of the London bombings complete with a cell phone picture, a cheap way to make your own baby wipes, or simply someone else’s opinion, the internet has it all.

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