So dependent have we become on internet that if for some reason the internet is switched off for even a second then we start becoming restless.Watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e books, emails, working on Google docs are just to name a few but we also have some really awesome apps now a days on mobiles which are gradually becoming a must have on a handsets. I am tabulating some changes that have happened compared to past maybe you too will realize how much internet is changing us,
Importance of Computer/Internet Speed - I remember the days of Pentium series processors and added to it the costly and slow internet. I sometimes think how survived them but the truth is I didn't feel any different then than I am now. It was he same excitement of exploring something new. Having said that I have to add that please don't try using a older/slower computer and internet now. It would then become very harmful for all those around you because you'll be so frustrated that you would like throw away the computer somewhere far or break something nearby. It has happened to me many time so I must warn you.
The Lost Age of Internet Cafes & Gaming Parlors - There was a time when internet was a new thing in market and a whole generation of internet cafe mushroomed into existence. For a few years internet cafes and gaming parlors became the favorite hangout place for us friends. We used to spend all our pocket money into them and had some of the most legendary Tekken 3 and Mortal Kombat wars not be known by the world. Yes, friends you survived because I fought for you day and knight to keep out the internet freaks. (..lol.. :P..) . Many of the younger generation who were born after this time when computer was a natural part of a home's interior decoration just won't get why we wasted so much money but still the whole uniqueness of the experience will be always remain with us who were there when internet first arrived ..:)
The New Jeweleries & Status Symbols - Earlier there were jewels which signified the social status of a person or Cars or Bungalows, those are still there but a new generation has joined them. The prestige of being a P4/Dual Core/I series Bearer, iPod/iPad/iPhone bearer - is so hyped up now that one is not even considered human if he doesn't have a iSomething sticking out somewhere on his being. Most times these tech-gadgets are used just as a social symbol than for their various useful applications hence I call them as new jeweleries of the current times.
The Boom of Social Networking - With the explosive growth of internet the social networking sites have gone viral. One can meet thousands of people just while sitting in front of a console. Gone are the days when us poor guys had to work hard just to frame a few words to the girl we liked now a days entire relationships are getting formed and broken on internet. If you are not fast enough in today's world your loved ones would already have about a million other loved ones. SO buckle up people and start spamming. I think everyone knows more about this so no need saying more ;)
Advent of the Age of Misinformation - Earlier only a few News Papers and News Channels used to give correct information but now in the age of internet we see whole public opinion changed by a single chain-mail. Useless pieces of rubbish and absolute garbage is being fed to impressionable young ones who still have not the maturity to filter through the truth. We must in all forms stop this. Everyone has the right to express themselves but only until their expressions starts becoming a problem to others. This age of misinformation is one the negative impacts
The Age of Impermanence - We are all addicted by the bug called 'change'. It is the same bug from whom all are afraid of when it comes to one's outlook, thinking, nature, habits and narrow mindedness. We will stay entrenched in age old superstitions and stupid senseless practices since we don't have the guts to stand up to the society but when it comes to electronic gadgets we need 'change' after every few months. The ever decreasing prices of electronics reflect our various whims and fancies one minute the gadget is selling as holy cakes and immediately after a newer version is released the old ones can't even be sold to a scrap dealer. The same with the movies to no movies stay for month on like before if a movie stays more than 1-2 week then it is a super-hit. What I want to ask is whom are we all fooling by promoting and advocating change like this. Change is not a commodity which is only to be used when it serves to our personal goals. Accept it in all forms of life head-on and maybe we can finally break through the various bigoted shackled holding us back.
