How Would the World Survive if There Was No Internet?
Have you ever wondered how life would go on if the internet didn’t exist? I can very well see you shudder at the thought of that. Yep, we’re on the same page.
There are many responses from us, the youth, who never grew up without the internet and believed that its absence would bring the entire world to a halt. And my retort would be, “No, not in the least.” Because many of us have fond memories of a time before the internet, and the world was sensible and functional. It would be slower but not ineffectual or unconstructive.
Destruction of mental tranquillity
Without Google, I’d have to do my homework and complete my projects independently, which requires hard work and dedication. Of course, some people would still refuse to do their homework.
There would be no Amazon, Flipkart, or other e-commerce companies, so it would be pretty much an effort to buy everything from stores especially considering the crowds, and break a bone or two while trying to get in the stores.
There would be no online banking systems available, so I’d have to wait in long lines for withdrawals, deposits, and cheque clearance, among other things.
Massive paperwork would be everywhere, even though computers are present when there was no internet to store things in hard discs. However, the discs can hold only a limited number of files at the time. That’s when I would miss the cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and the automatic sync features.
There would be no E-Mails, so I would have had to send handwritten or printed letters to the people I wanted to deliver. Who has the patience nowadays to wait for snail mail and stuff? Not me!
Not to forget gaming! My absolute favorite! Half of the time is spent on playing online games, most preferably RPG.
Perks of getting off the Internet boat
Heavy Internet users are the same, utterly unaware of their self-destruction. It is known as Infobesity, and it occurs when the mind becomes overburdened with information, to the point where it slows down thinking, particularly when making decisions.
An internet detox would motivate me to avoid unnecessary information and only consult a few sources.
Both the brain and the body require rest after a long day at work. Being “on” 24 hours a day, seven days a week is not suitable for my mind, body, or spirit. Unplugging from technology would aid me in reconnecting with myself.
It’s incredible to know what I can accomplish when I’m not glued to my phone or computer. Consider how much time I spend on my phone or tablet. Consider what else I could do with all that extra time! I’d take a class, meet up with my friends, spend time with my family or go for a walk. Those little snatches of time add up!
Social media harmed my mental health by sparking feelings of loneliness, depression, envy, jealousy, and dissatisfaction to grow and fester. It’d be a lesson to be learned to refrain from comparing myself and my posts to those of others.
No doubt disconnecting from technology can have significant benefits. Allowing breaks from the many devices I have is better for the mind, body, and spirit. Suppose I set some realistic goals and combine them with a few small habit changes. In that case, I might discover that limiting my technology use and unplugging throughout the day can lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.