Winning the Fight Against Information Overload
We live in the information age. The access and control of information is the defining characteristic of this current era in human civilization. Information has become a commodity that is quickly circulated and easily available, especially through the use of modern technology.
The amount of information available today offers much to mankind, as we can learn almost anything in a very short amount of time at little to no cost. The widespread availability of information has also helped many crypto enthusiasts with their contributions. However, the information age has also brought many challenges. One of them is called information overload. Everyone is affected by the increasing number of sources from which information originates.
Many questions arise when we want to contribute to crypto projects. Should I try Bitcoin or Ethereum? What about all the other cryptocurrencies available? What’s the difference? With all the information available, the number of different answers is practically limitless. So what can you do to find the right one? In the following article, we explore how information overload can affect you and what you can do to stop it.
What is Information Overload and the Problems That Come With It
The term is defined as follows: “Information overload occurs when the amount of input to a system exceeds its processing capacity. Decision makers have fairly limited cognitive processing capacity. Consequently, when information overload occurs, it is likely that a reduction in decision quality will happen.” There have been complaints about information overload throughout history, but never has access to data brought us more information than today – news, social media, e-mail, websites, mobile apps, ads… the sources are almost infinite.
To put it simply, information overload happens when we try to handle too much information. We can’t understand issues or make proper decisions. This can affect any part of our lives – even when it comes to money, or in our case, contributing to crypto projects. From price comparisons to news sites that are cluttered with different messages, many aspects can make us struggle to figure out what is really important.
A real danger of information overload is, therefore, the tendency to ignore messages that are deemed weaker but could possibly be crucial, due to the fact that we are overwhelmed. We may focus too much on price but ignore the fact that the project we are contributing to is simply not good. We can also easily fall victim to misinformation or Pump and Dump groups.
Avoiding the Information Overload Trap
It’s a fact that if you want to be successful in the crypto world, you just have to do your own research. You should take charge of your own knowledge, contributions, and decision-making. If you rely too much on the advice of others, you might be disappointed. So how to do this in the era of information overload?
First off, you have to focus on the quality of information and not the quantity. You have to be mindful and carefully select the information you consume. Know when and what to skip in order to save time and energy for the things that are truly important. Find a couple of reputable sources that post regularly. This might be difficult, but we already talked about how you can evaluate sources of information.
Always be mindful of influencers. People will sometimes masquerade as investment advisors and tell you what to do or where to contribute. Some of these people will have a lot of followers and their advice might sound impartial, but proceed with caution – these people are often sponsored or have their own agendas.
Wouldn’t it Be Great to Have a Simpler Solution?
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If you want to know a bit more about information overload and how to properly deal with it, check out the complete post here or take a look at our blog for more information that will help you with your cryptocurrency contribution decision. Become a part of the BLOCKBIRD movement, because together, we know more!