Would you believe me if I tell you...

What would you do if one day you realize that everything you've read, every idea that you have was never really yours? What would you do if you realize that your quickest and most reliable source of information about the world, and even about your friends have been filtered out only to fit your view about the world, not about how the world actually is? Would you believe me if I tell you that the internet may be turning you into a bigot? That your favorite social networking sites or search engines are only showing you what you want to see, not what you need to see?

Only you have the answers to this question. My main concern is, if you so willingly believe anything I tell you, then yes, I am very concerned. However, if you took the time to be critical, to analyze every information, every idea, to try and see every possible point of view on one particular issue, then I have no doubt that you'll be able to see the world as it is, not for what you think it is, or in other words, what the internet or the media wants you to think.

The problem with blindly believing every piece of information, especially one that has been accustomed to your view, one that does not challenge your view in any way is that it makes you prone to becoming ignorant, self-centered, dogmatic, and unaccepting of other peoples views or values. Is there any wonder then why people spend more time believing in or creating mindless gossip, arguing, defaming the other person instead of being more productive, exchanging great ideas and actually running the country? *ehem*slight reference to Malaysian politics and society*ehem*

I was inspired to write this post upon watching a video of Eli Pariser, a political and internet activist, talking about The Filter Bubble. As the internet is becoming an important source of information and connection to the rest of the world, I believe that every thinking person who is using the internet should watch this video. Please click HERE. (It's a link to a video from youtube, I'm not blogger-savvy enough to figure out how to share the video here.)

For more information about what exactly is The Filter Bubble. Click HERE.

Awake your Mind, DISCOVER the TRUTH.