This weekend a younger member of the clan asked me what we (meaning the older generation of the family) did before Google. "How did you find stuff out," the curious one asked.
Well, we read and we used encyclopedia. Sometimes it took ages and while it was rewarding, it probably wasn't the most efficient use of time.
There is no question that the internet has made research easier, but the pitfalls are obvious and plentiful.
However, having information at one's fingertips has become the norm for those living in a modern world. We want to know as much as possible instantly.
That is why there is widespread support for the Green Party's Consumers' Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill, which will require all single-component foods to display country of origin, including packaged and unpackaged foods.