I recently read an article about disconnecting from the internet for one year. Being born in the mid 1980s, I have gotten a chance to see technology develop into our everyday lives. In elementary school, floppy disks were the norm in my computer classes. People judged you based on your WPM. Zach Morris was the first person I saw on television that used a cell phone.
Now, many objects that surround us everyday seems to have WiFi built into it. Don't get me wrong, I have embraced technology and cannot fathom what my life would be without it. I don't need internet access in my cell phone; but, I am sure glad I have it. Our lives are more efficient. Commerce has matured immensely.
I have to admit that I've only started using the internet everyday withing this past year. I've had a laptop for about two years now and I'm really just starting to use it. I even find myself using the internet at work during my downtime.
ReplyDeleteI am still technology challenged. I haven't adapted to the new devices of this century. I still have a slider phone, i need to catch up.
DeleteI also admit I never had an interest or should I say the time to play on the internet. I thought it was frivolous and only people without a life got on it to pass their time. I was wrong! While raising four children, I had no time for me. I ran them somewhere every night(this was slightly before laptops arrived on the scene).It seems with the increased use of the internet people are not as friendly and avoidant of eye contact. I chatted with other parents while waiting to pick up a child from an afterschool activity. Now, I notice everyone standing around avoiding face-to-face conversation. I am concerned the younger generation might be missing out on real life communication, or should I say real time communication. I enjoy the internet now; but I hope my WPM are not being tracked! Ha!
ReplyDeleteI use a laptop computer all day, everyday. I can't imagine my life without it. I have very little time away from my computer at work or my computer at home. Even when I'm not doing homework I am on facebook, checking email, I even shopping on line. I am looking forward to the technology that we have yet to come.
ReplyDeleteDisconnect the internet for a year!?! That sounds crazy to me. The only way I get half of the things done that I need to is because I have the ability to work almost anywhere. Even now, I'm sitting outside of a conference room doing homework and work.
ReplyDeleteI definitely do not know what I would do without internet and technology. I appreciate the convenience these things bring to my life. I really think our strong need for this type of technology really speaks to the "on-the-go" culture that is prevalent in the United States.
ReplyDeleteAs a member of the geographically challenged, I have found myself thankful for technology many times. Especially when I have the convenience of the phone with me when I get lost. Now that it has a GPS system, the phone calls I would make where I would say, "help, I am lost," are greatly less annoying when the person I call no longer responds with, "Where are you?" If I knew that, I wouldn't have called in the first place.
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine disconnecting from the internet for an entire year. I would feel so disconnected and lost! The internet accompanies me throughout my day. I use it at work, I have it on my phone and at home.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can disconnect from the internetfor a whole year. The internet allows me to avoid going to the library to do research, I can just sit at home and google my reasearch. Also, nowadays every companyshares information through the internet. Either using email, facebook,twitter, etc...
ReplyDeleteIt is a different time for sure. Those who "hold out" or refuse to adapt are doing themselves a disservice. The same major "shift" occured when computers became "the norm". It's better to cautiously embrace and customize the capabilities to what works best for you.
ReplyDeleteI remember Zach and his cell phone the size of a brick
ReplyDeleteits funny how once a upon a time we live without the internet and did just fine as humans now we can not go anywhere without it. Some days I want to unplug from it all I rely on it so much its crazy!
ReplyDeleteI'll go through times when I ignore my phone for a day or two, but away from the internet for a year? I'm not sure that is possible and to maintain a job in today's workplace.
ReplyDeleteno internet for a year...if i had to i imagine it would be possible but def inconveinant....i remember that cell phone on saved by the bell it always cracked me up
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