It is good that we are consuming the knowledge regularly, but we have to check whether they are true or false. Without experiencing or cross-verifying, we are absorbing them blindly. Consuming more data leads to information overload in life.
What is information overload?
The amount of data sent as input exceeds the processing capabilities. In simple words, more input with less processing capacity.
Stories are available everywhere for free. We are creating so much content that we don't know where to store them. We are getting a new set of fresh stories all over. The reason why there is so much content is that there are many consumers. Excess reading has become a fashion for humans. We assume that by reading daily, we learn new things. We don't know the exact truth about the contents created by the creators. Are they genuine or half-baked or fake?
Disadvantages of information overload.
Will decrease the lifespan, and will increase the pressure on our brains. The brain is a living being that has some limitations. The lifespan decreases as the pressure on our brain increases. According to the research, by the end of humankind, the lifespan of humans will be just 12 years. Just think about the amount of pressure we are trying to put on our brains.
When we read more, our brain isn't sure where to put it. The data we consume practically is the only thing that gets processed properly and stays with us until we die. Theoretical understanding is temporary. We will forget it if we don't put that into practice.
It is difficult to digest and utilize all the topics we have received.
It affects our lives by causing our brains to shut down, which results in memory loss.
Our mental health gets affected. There is a lot of difference between the things while observing and while doing. This difference can lead to anxiety.
It takes a long time to do everything practically. So we run behind theoretical knowledge.
It becomes harder to focus on the crucial concepts and messages. We are blindly running behind the info without filtering out the helpful ones.
Leads to confusion. We end up making wrong decisions even after knowing.
When we read about something we assume that we know every single thing. But reading is entirely different than doing. Many individuals start arguing with others to prove that they are correct. For example, many people show their intelligence by commenting on social media. They end up fighting with others.
It is tough to handle someone who reads more because he assumes he knows everything. It leads to arguments. There will always be for and against all the topics in this world.
The above points clearly state why consuming more data leads to information overload. So, we should not believe whatever we read.
Life tip
The most potent information in our life is practical knowledge. We don't have to waste our energy on useless topics. It is okay to leave some and not keep up with everything going on in the world.
