Publish at September 18 2024 Updated September 18 2024
The unlimited access to knowledge made possible by digital technology is an incredible opportunity, but also a challenge. Faced with a deluge of information, how can we avoid a cognitive overdose and stay on course for a patient, enlightened construction of knowledge? This article explores the challenges of the new relationship with knowledge in the digital age.
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