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>> Billions across the globe rely on the Web to enhance their intellectual capabilities on a daily basis, building understanding through its rich mesh of connections.

> Not really, billions across the globe check out funny cat pics, play games, watch you-know-what, etc. :)

This!

Many resources seem to be distributed asymmetrically, so is being interested in intellectual development, and only a tiny percentage follows the ideals of enlightenment and intellectual development.

So yes, even though we have the biggest resource of instantly available information under our fingertips, many seem not to use it at all for education and development.