The problem is, after a week of intense googling, we've started to burn out on knowing the answer to everything. God must feel that way all the time. I think people in the year 2020 are going to be nostalgic for the sensation of feeling clueless.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Constant information overload leads to burnout; people may later miss feeling clueless.
- In plain terms
- Information overload causes burnout; future nostalgia for cluelessness.
- What can you take from it?
- Take breaks from endless searching to avoid mental fatigue.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt burnt out by searching?
- Will you miss not knowing?
Another view
Some thrive on constant knowledge acquisition.
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