As discussed in Concept 29 - The challenge of ‘fast’ data, having awareness of how information continually evolves on the internet, opposed to a static paper-based information source, can assist us in weighing up the pros and cons of both, with the ultimate goal of utilizing whichever is more appropriate for our prupose. I think Wikipedia is a prime example of 'fast' data - seemingly ever changing, able to be updated and modified as the need arises, almost disposable in a way.
In this technological age where everything is instant and on demand, information itself is more accessible and editable than it ever has been before. One needs to take various factors into consideration when thinking of online information - credibilty, accessibilty, relevance and currency. These factors are not always apparent when it comes to the information that we access online. However, as opposed to static information, material on the web is indeed much faster.
Personally, I find the internet more as an information gathering/reference tool. Once I have the required information and if it is in depth, then I prefer to read it in static form.
Web Resources:
"Internet Communications Concepts Document." http://webct.curtin.edu.au/SCRIPT/305033_a/scripts/serve_home (accessed April 18, 2007).
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