In today's society, knowledge is a cheap yet precious commodity. Why it is precious couldn't be clearer; everyone knows education is the great equalizer, right? But why is it cheap? That's because knowledge has become very easily accessible. Decades ago, people had to visit the library to learn from books, but nowadays, everything is at the tips of one's fingers.
As long as one is interested, with a tap of the finger, one can gain that knowledge through many different channels. Much esoteric knowledge has become as common as mushrooms after spring rain.
However…