We live in an age of instant knowledge. And there's almost a sense of entitlement to that.
To my mind, the most important aspect of the Nobel Awards is that they bring home to the masses of the peoples of all nations, a realization of their common interests. They carry to those who have no direct contact with science the international spirit.
My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength.