Solving this information problem is one of the most exciting points in the movie. Use of the Big6 can also be seen in sporting events. A football game, for instance, is essentially an information problem pitting one information system against another. Ultimate evaluation is very easy to determine check out the scoreboard at the end of the game. The idea that information is everywhere is the basis of my view of information literacy.
Information is a pervasive and essential part of our society, and indeed, our lives.
We are, at our essence, processors and users of information. This is not a recent development. Humans have always been dependent upon information to help make decisions and guide our actions. Change has come in the sheer volume of information and the complexity of information systems largely due to advances in information technology and the accelerated rate at which we live our lives. Recognizing the pervasive nature of information and the importance of information problem-solving skills is the key to where we, as researchers and educators, are and where we are going.