As far back as the 16th century, philosopher Francis Bacon said, “Information is power.” In the global world we live in, information has become one of the pillars of the knowledge society. Shared knowledge, knowing how things are done, goes beyond mere information. In any field, you can obtain information on any topic you can imagine, but making useful use of that information and correctly applying the knowledge you have access to is another matter, as is influencing other people through that knowledge.

I grew up in a home without internet or influencers like today, but there were newspapers, radio, and television. Reading newspapers, listening to the radio, or watching the news to learn about important events happening in my country or around the world became part of my daily routine. Even though that information didn't directly affect me, I got used to using mass media, as millions of people have done. I still do that today, especially with television. Not only do I watch the news, but I also enjoy game shows where knowledge is rewarded, and I even use television for entertainment.

In the computerized world we live in, we constantly receive information through multiple channels. And in the age of Artificial Intelligence, it is difficult to be sure what is true and what is not. For me, at least, what I look for most on the internet and social media is information. I like to know what is going on in the world, but also to understand the things that are happening. So when I look for information, I go to reliable sources, such as the BBC. I always avoid sharing information that I do not consider reliable. Because with AI, it has become very easy to distort reality and create content to support a particular ideology or view of events.

Since my native language is not English, I have had to rely on the Deepl.com platform to translate this article into English.