As humans we are all meant to be social beings and as such information can come from my fellow classmates.
Throughout the week I was in discussion with Gabi (https://blogs.ubc.ca/gabrielle/) about trading wheat. She was the one who brought to my attention that there was a strike going on at the different ports (http://newsandletters.org/issues/2012/Sep-Oct/essaySepOct_12.asp).
Discussion amongst peers can be a good thing.
Very good! Discussion can be very helpful!