I have always had access to research articles when I have needed them, and I have never thought about how the production of information can be altered based on where that information is coming from. This is such an important part of learning that I am very surprised that I have never thought or have never been encouraged to think about these things before. I can not imagine what I would do without access to research journals, as I am a biology major. Furthermore, what even is knowledge if it can't be accessed and shared with everyone. 

This week I have also enjoyed making connections from previous readings, specifically the one about the grading system, with this weeks readings. I feel as though information privilege and how students strive for certain grades are very much correlated. I wonder if eliminating grades would help with the issue of information privilege in the fact that students may actually continue to explore their research topics after the completion of a class.

When thinking of this in terms of government research, it seems completely ludicrous for the public to have to pay to read these works when their tax dollars paid for it in the first place. The purpose of publishing research is for scientists to share their discoveries with the world and with the convenience of digital copies, this should be easier than ever. Yet, there is still another obstacle in the way.