Sometimes one can get complacent in following the crowd when it comes to gathering information pertaining to issues. This can be a detriment to ones learning if time is not taken to read up on the topic personally. In today's world information is freely given for one to receive so it is important for one to take the time and read up. If you rely too much on someone else you stand the chance of missing out on information that could personally make a difference. Taking a personal interest in researching the issues can make all the difference in one being revelated to a key piece of info.