A Day Without Wireless Internet
It may be difficult to imagine, but could you go a day without wireless internet access? It may initially seem like an easy task, but the reality is far different. Having recently spent a two-day span sans internet and mobile internet connection, I know firsthand just how difficult it can be to feel shut out from the wireless world. While just fifteen years ago the idea of being able to access the internet from your phone seemed ludicrous, nowadays it is as commonplace as turning on the television.
While we may not realize it, we are a society almost entirely dependent on technology. I personally never leave home without my PDA-phone, and if my wireless connection cuts out for even a millisecond, it is enough to send me into a full-blown panic attack. We have come to expect so much out of our technology that internet providers are constantly pushing to find the next wave in internet access. The recent advent of 4G technology has sent techies into a furry of excitement, and has made the previous 3G system seem like a relic of the past.
So what would a day without wireless internet look like? Considering that most of us even rely on wireless in our homes, it is safe to say that there would be little to no access to the World Wide Web. Most people like to start their day with a cup of coffee and a quick browsing of their news website of choice. This popularity of online news sources has made the standard newspaper almost obsolete, and thus made an entire industry consider a new business model. I for one come from a generation of people entirely unfamiliar with picking up a traditional newspaper. I'd like to think that without access to online sources I would reach for the paper version, but the reality is that the internet is the only source I think to go to for news. Also, now that most phones have mobile broadband capabilities, it is possible to check the latest news updates on the go.
Beyond using the internet as a news source, we have also come to rely on it as a means for staying connected with friends and family. Rarely do we pick up the phone and dial a number anymore. There are countless email sites that also allow for instant messaging, and this has come to be one of the most popular means of communication. On any given day I talk to my friends all over the world through instant messaging, and without access to it, I feel extremely disconnected.
Social networking sites are also extremely popular for staying connected. Most people are so dependent on sites like Facebook and Myspace that they are truly incapable of going an hour without checking their profile, or updating their statuses. We have become so accustomed to this kind of interaction, that we feel utterly cut off when we don't have access.
In the end, it is difficult to imagine a life without internet because as technology becomes more advanced, we become more and more dependent upon it. Recent advancements such as WiMax technology, has made the internet even more reliable and easy to access. It is fair to say that we are now a culture entirely permeated by technology, and we must ultimately embrace this reality.
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