Disconnected: My year without the Internet

In2iti0n2897d ago

Yes, it has become integral part of our lives, but that does not mean that is is bad like crack in your example. Exactly the opposite.

That goes further to support my point that life without internet is not better (like life without crack might be).

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MikeMyers2897d ago

Life might not be better without it but it could also be worse if you're addicted to it. Far too many people can't seem to live without their devices. I've seen parents ignore their children playing in the park while talking on their cellphone. I've seen people go on vacation and can't seem to let go of their laptop. There's also people who spend way too many hours indoor on the computer.

It's about moderation.

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In2iti0n2897d ago

Well, Mike, that's true for many things in life. Moderation is key. And lack of moderation does not mean that something is bad, but rather, it means that WE do not use it properly. Our fault. That's what makes the difference.

SilentNegotiator2897d ago

People used the phone a lot when it became widely available, too. And radios. And TVs. And toilets.

OH GAWD ITS LIKE CRACK

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ChrisW2897d ago

I grew up without Internet. It wasn't until my senior year of high school that our school got Internet in the computer labs... It was a blistering 33kbs speed.

With that kind of upbringing, I can imagine a lot of things that I would more than likely be doing more of if I didn't have Internet.

But can I survive now without Internet? Keeping in contact with my family on the other side of the world wouldn't be too difficult... There are land line telephones and international phone rates are getting cheaper.

But, alas, my job does require it.

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kingPoS2897d ago

Does any one find the act of searching for something additive? Sometimes you'd spend hours looking for whatever, and when you find it...

Searching can be addictive too.

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banjadude2897d ago

We were switching Internet service providers for my house last month, and we ended up not having access to it for about 2 weeks (it's a long story). Anyways, all I can say is, 2 weeks was very excruciating; I can't imagine going (without Internet) for more than 1 month (let a lone a whole year)!

KingPin2897d ago

damn, im not an addict but when my internet is down, i forget the rest of my computer still works.

MWH2897d ago

this generation reminds me of the book perfectly titles " Alone Together".

I too am one of those who grew tired of the internet and e-life in general. it's both, good and bad which is why it's hard to leave.

eventually though, it will happen.