It depends on one's sensibilities. Some people get very distraught when they have too much information and they should probably minimise their exposure to it. Others are capable of digesting a great deal of information, and more importantly, drawing the necessary conclusions. 

It happens however, that those in the first category resent  those in the second category and feel that reading and research they have done is too devisive. Accusations of this type, from someone not willing to take to time to read and study is annoying at best. 

It's for this reason that I do not discuss the crisis in the Church, covid or the Jєωs with my family as it always ends up with accusations of being proudful or divisive. As impatience is one of my major faults, I try to avoid finding myself in occasions of this particular sin. 

Those who do read and study are bringing valuable knowledge to others and should not be ostracised. To get to the truth, a discussion or debate between two knowledgable persons is very useful. We have seen these on CI on many occasions and these threads are a great source of information. A challenge from someone who knows little, and is not interested to learn more, to someone who knows a lot is time consuming and not of much use.   

For those willing to do the work, we are regretfully obliged, in this day and age, to research the Church Crisis, evolution, science, medecine, education, and current affairs, because those whose job it is to teach us, in fact misinform us. 

And this applies also to builders, plumbers, car mechanics and the rest of it. We need to know a little of their trade in order not to get ripped off. 

To conclude. Yes there is an information overload, but some have the graces to consume, digest, inform and teach and most importantly conclude. Some don't and should be grateful for those that do have taken the time to share their conclusions. 

It depends on one's sensibilities. Some people get very distraught when they have too much information and they should probably minimise their exposure to it. Others are capable of digesting a great deal of information, and more importantly, drawing the necessary conclusions.

It happens however, that those in the first category resent  those in the second category and feel that reading and research they have done is too devisive. Accusations of this type, from someone not willing to take to time to read and study is annoying at best.

It's for this reason that I do not discuss the crisis in the Church, covid or the Jєωs with my family as it always ends up with accusations of being proudful or divisive. As impatience is one of my major faults, I try to avoid finding myself in occasions of this particular sin.

Those who do read and study are bringing valuable knowledge to others and should not be ostracised. To get to the truth, a discussion or debate between two knowledgable persons is very useful. We have seen these on CI on many occasions and these threads are a great source of information. A challenge from someone who knows little, and is not interested to learn more, to someone who knows a lot is time consuming and not of much use. 

For those willing to do the work, we are regretfully obliged, in this day and age, to research the Church Crisis, evolution, science, medecine, education, and current affairs, because those whose job it is to teach us, in fact misinform us.

And this applies also to builders, plumbers, car mechanics and the rest of it. We need to know a little of their trade in order not to get ripped off.

To conclude. Yes there is an information overload, but some have the graces to consume, digest, inform and teach and most importantly conclude. Some don't and should be grateful for those that do have taken the time to share their conclusions.

Good thoughts.  I am grateful for those who are able to gather and analyze all the information out there.

My first question is how do you know which camp you are in?  But then I realized that if you have to ask the question then you are probably in the first. 

Do you think people can learn to be in the second category?

This makes me think of life with little children...how their screaming and fighting and constantly wanting answers to questions can easily become overwhelming. 🤯

I wonder if information overload is similar to child-time overload? 

Sometimes you just need a break so that you don't hit them over the head with the frying pan while making dinner.
Time to go watch a good movie!

Sorry I was trying to upvote and my finger slipped. Touchscreens