The internet

Was the world better without it?

I love the 'information superhighway' as it was once known for information and connection.

I grew up having to walk to libraries (using microfiche or books) or read newspapers and magazines if I could afford them, for my information, especially current affairs.

TV was sometimes available but the limited channels gave a narrower bias than these days.

I was dependent on 'experts' like doctors for diagnoses (or the occasional book written by these 'experts').

A lot of walking around shops to be done too (which of course the internet is killing).

There was also the option to ask people questions and try to sift their sometimes dubious replies.

However, it facilitates crimes to a rather horrendous level.

It also isolates people and childhood appears to have drastically changed because of it.

What do others think?

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  • it (ie written thought) doesn't convey the "whole reality of the writer"....and attempting to "shade-in" the gaps with portraying images of self-choice and  design......is probably VERY unhealthy for us all, collectively, in the medium to long term.

    I agree.

  • It depends which aspect of online one is talking about. Yes some of what I mean is to do with online presence on social media which influences how lives are led in all sorts of ways. Taking another another aspect is that I use email and Internet resources for work. This is part of my every day life and feels quite natural. Until i get overloaded. What I do have difficulty with is more and more aspects of life and work moving online but I've addressed those before elsewhere. 

  • I have no idea how one could possibly, honestly, portray oneself online accurately.  Accordingly, I take all online presentations.....as just that.  I think written thought is more important than images, followers, volume and speed......but it (ie written thought) doesn't convey the "whole reality of the writer"....and attempting to "shade-in" the gaps with portraying images of self-choice and  design......is probably VERY unhealthy for us all, collectively, in the medium to long term.

    This is just part of my personal thoughts on these matters.   Each to their own, and respect extended to all.

    Welcome to our 2025 everybody.

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