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ESSAY 67
THE
"INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY PANACEA"
MYTH
The information superhighway can be a blessing or a
curse. If the information provided is accurate and true, it
will be a blessing. Flawed information will be a curse.
The source of knowledge is of vital importance. What
is the source of information? The most obvious answer is
"Human," of course. This diagram gives a definitive answer:
GOD -----> PEOPLE
SATAN ---> PEOPLE
Knowledge is covered in Epistemology, which is the area of
philosophy that deals with the origin, nature and content of
knowledge.
Metaphysics is the basis of Epistemology. Metaphysics
deals with matters that are "beyond science," the area of
the religious. It has its foundation in presuppositions or
basic assumptions. God inspires basic assumptions that are
true and that lead to the discovery of further truth. Satan
inspires basic assumptions that are false and that lead to
error.
Satan is the ultimate "spin doctor."
How do we judge the trustworthiness of information?
What is the standard? The old landmark--the BIBLE--is the
standard.
The nature of the information superhighway is to
disseminate information at super speed. The information
superhighway will inflict great damage if it carries ERROR.
On the other hand, it can do much good if it carries THE
TRUTH.
Information transmission technology must be a servant
and not a master. It must be used to build and not destroy.
It must carry good news!
END