Electerrific Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I overheard this curious comment on the bus today during a debate between two people. I've no idea what context they meant this. Considering that the majority of the global populus is now able to log onto the WWW via PC or 'phone etc, has the internet reached it's apex of popularity in terms of numbers, the early 'unrestricted' days and what we can do with it technologically? Can it only get more 'Policed' (UK courts ordering ISP's to block certain sites) and also more of a bitter experience -as many sites such as Youtube and Facebook often are? Or is it organic and simply an evolving medium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I think that we're only at the beginning of the IT revolution, and the internet will continue to change our lives in ways that we cannot imagine, much like the industrial revolution changed the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Anything new will soon find itself under attack by scammers, chancers, and the downright criminal. It is the way of the world. So while it has great advantages, it will inevitably evolve to try and counteract these malignancies, and make it the poorer for that. If there was no internet, what do you think might take its place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 If there was no internet, what do you think might take its place? In the case of today's youth, they may just get out more...kick a ball about, play cricket, cycle, be more active and less obese. Adults may begin talking to each other again instead of glued to a mobile phone. Pubs may have more custom as people interact in real life. And....April Jones and others may still be alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think teletext is on the verge of making a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrr Sez I Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I overheard this curious comment on the bus Have you ever gathered information of ANY worth whatsoever from overhearing people on a bus? No, the internet has not had it's day, it's not even 5am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanerothyme Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 And....April Jones and others may still be alive. Yet thousands of others might be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert_Baehr Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 The end is nigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I overheard this curious comment on the bus today during a debate between two people. I've no idea what context they meant this. Considering that the majority of the global populus is now able to log onto the WWW via PC or 'phone etc, has the internet reached it's apex of popularity in terms of numbers, the early 'unrestricted' days and what we can do with it technologically? Can it only get more 'Policed' (UK courts ordering ISP's to block certain sites) and also more of a bitter experience -as many sites such as Youtube and Facebook often are? Or is it organic and simply an evolving medium? You mean censor the Internet and spy on people just like China and many other countries do? You can bet your life it's happening here to some extent, only a fool would think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickiethecat Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 In the case of today's youth, they may just get out more...kick a ball about, play cricket, cycle, be more active and less obese. Adults may begin talking to each other again instead of glued to a mobile phone. Pubs may have more custom as people interact in real life. And....April Jones and others may still be alive. True (apart from the last bit). The internet is just a means of communication, not a way of life, or even a replacement for one. Most people will eventually tire of the internet as spending your whole life staring at screens and tapping at keys is a bit sad and pathetic. If you spend more than a few minutes a day online you really ought to ask yourself whether you're wasting your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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