Trope Workshop:Knowledge Downloaded

John is a computer whiz who noticed Greg is injured while fixing his car’s engine. Greg has a serious burn injury on his left hand, and John goes on Google to have first aid to help Greg long enough to bring him to the hospital. When asked by a doctor, John told him he seen a web video about burn care.

When it comes to knowledge, TV,  books, and even  video games have long helpful to teach life skills. However, with access to the internet being common thanks technology, people shown start to learn new skills by sampling finding an internet connection.

Live Action TV

 * Heroes: Monica Dawson has adoptive muscle mimicry, and in one episode she’s seen performing gymnastics after watching a web show.

Western Animation

 * Good Vibes: Wadska came to the rescue of his peers while out in the wilderness, ironically to treat the group’s addiction to technology in “Tech Rehab”. Wadska learned how to do so from the web videos he watched in order to get ready for disaster or college: whatever comes first.

Real Life

 * Howcast, eHow, and Expert Village are dedicated to this trope, ranging from office jobs to surviving disasters.