1. Is the Internet making us more diverse or less diverse?
2. Can being too diverse have a negative effect on society and the way we think?
3. Is too much diversity a good thing or a bad thing?
While reading Weinbergers "A Marketplace of Echoes," question number three was going through my head the entire time. I believe that in some cases, too much diversity can be a good thing. Diversity allows us to be open-minded to other people's opinions. It does not only involve mixing all sorts of races and different genders together, but it also integrates cultures and different beliefs. We are constantly being exposed to other peoples point of views, making us more curious and willing to learn. In the article, Weinberger says, "...we don't have to spend much time on the Net to come to the sad conclusion that simply as a matter of fact, we're not ever going to learn to talk together reasonably and come to a single conclusion. We are going to disagree about everything." I agree with this statement entirely because different opinions do cause arguments. However, I do not necessarily believe that that is a bad thing. People can argue their opinions freely but they are just that, opinions. They are not necessarily true facts. I believe it opens up our minds and creates a willingness to learn for some people.
I really liked your third question because I too had this question floating through my mind as I read the article. I agree with you that diversity is a good thing. Having diversity in life opens up a doorway to new opinions and outlooks. It is important to see more than one side to a situation because it helps us understand and connect with others better. I enjoyed reading your posting about "A Marketplace of Echoes."
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