Gosh, that's a good question. I really don't know.
I guess some information needs to relate to survival. Right? Like road signs. That's like water. Gotta have them or else we aren't going to make it long. Another example of survival information would be directions on how to make food. Right? That's an important part of a balanced diet. We need that basic instruction, kind of like what we learn through elementary school which progressively becomes more focused until it turns into information that puts food on your table.
Some information needs to address a pressing need that relates to your quality of life. Often we seek out things to make us feel better or improve ourselves. For instance, I've got a hellacious cramp in my calf that won't go away. I spent some time looking on line for info on "hellacious calf cramps that won't go away" and found out I've probably got a malignant tumor and six weeks to live. I'm really just kidding.
Some information needs to address our happy spot. It involves feeding our past times, hobbies, and personal interests. Smart people read books. I like sports. It soothes me to sit in front of the TV, watching highlight clips and pat sports interviews. Sometimes I do it so much I awake to realize I've missed big things in the world like massive earthquakes in China or the newest information on global warming. And that's when I realize I've had too much junk food and need a better balanced diet of information.
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Much like my food choices, I found that my balance of information is never the same. Although I try to stick with what I know is good for me, I do have a passion for something different once in a while!
I really like your points about using information for our "happy" spots. I found early on when I was doing training with teachers that if I could fine a resource on the Web that fed the things they loved to do, they would be hooked! I might not be able to sell them on the values of the Internet for their students but when I showed them a site about knitting or whatever, they were on their way. And then they began to make connections for their students.
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