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The Power of Information



The Power of Information



Information. One of the lifeblood of every person, country and nation. Without information,
we humans might as well be sentient flesh and blood that are capable of moving around.


In this day and age, information is everywhere and is easily accessible through the Internet.
There are currently some 145 commercial communications satellites carrying millions of
conversations, data streams and news reports around the globe, making the stream of information
seemingly endless.


However, some found out how to manipulate people’s mindset through the power of
information. During World War 2, nations participating in the war used propaganda
to infused hate in citizens, raising their anger against the opposing forces,
gaining more support and thus improving moral and numbers within the
military ranks. Some might even use information as a tool to blackmail
others to gain favors from them.


The power of information can be seen throughout history.
For example, without information from reconnaissance planes and cruisers,
the British Royal Navy wouldn’t have sank the Bismarck, the largest battleship ever existed.


All in all, information is very useful to the human race,
if gained and spread correctly. So, try to avoid sharing misleading or false information
to your friends on social media, and obtain information from a validated and
trusted source.


Cheers.

WengHwang

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