The Internet is making our lives easier in the economic, social and wider aspects of life. But simultaneously, creating some potential threats and harms related to our life. The easy availability of the Internet is seen as a blessing from many people, however, they are ignoring possible disadvantages and challenges which they need to consider before it becomes alarming for people to people. Some essential elements of natural life we lost due to the internet are mentioned below:
The art of conversation:
With the advent of the internet and globalism we have lost our true inherent instinct to communicate with each other at the restaurant at the table sipping tea alongside. The ritual which was once an integral part of human society and considered a medium to express thoughts, emotions and desires to each other now merely remain lost dreams.
Social disconnection:
Social bonds create harmony and coexistence among people. It creates a sense of empathy and connection with other people fulfilling the social gap and insecurities among people. Alienation causes one to be prone to depression, anxiety and mental problems which is the reason it is prevalent among our generation. Because we prefer to live alone and with mobile rather than giving attention to real people and spending time with loved ones.
Growing mental complexities:
Excessive availability of the Internet and usage of social media enables one to dig deep into the void of life which is unfulfilling and insatiable. Because the pattern is not going to end. Lastly, it severely affects the mental and physical health of the problem leaving it alarmist of intense mental complexities and problems.
Spreading of Misinformation:
Misinformation is rising with the emergence of the internet. The controlled information is good, however unbridled and rampant information that is not monitored and checked is extremely dangerous because through this one can easily be distracted and directed in the wrong direction.
Cultural decline:
The emergence of technology breeds the cultural and traditional gap among different groups. The gap that can easily be fulfilled and satiated by meeting, communicating and understanding is ceased because of the excessive presence of the technological web.
Increase in flexing culture:
The social disconnection and conversation breed problems of inequality and growing social comparison based on materialistic ownership. It promotes a flexible culture and unhealthy competition among people which is the reason people pursue superficial trends and materialistic possessions
The Joy of Serendipity:
The growing internet, with its algorithm trapped us in a dystopian world, glued us to restlessly waiting for new technology forgetting our past serendipitous moments of life. In the pre-internet era, sipping tea with friends, and engaging in spontaneous conversations with strangers were common occurrences. These experiences shaped our lives with unexpected knowledge, new perspectives, and unique human connections.
The internet, with its personalized algorithms, has trapped our lives in the prison of the dystopian world. Serendipity thrives on the unexpected and the unfamiliar, forcing us to confront new ideas and broaden our horizons.
Conclusion:
The internet, a marvel of modern technology, connects us globally while simultaneously posing potential challenges. It’s crucial to cultivate a balanced digital life where the allure of online connections does not destroy the healthy human connections and the serendipity of unexpected discoveries. By embracing mindfulness and actively seeking diverse perspectives, we can harness the power of the internet while preserving the essence of the human experience.
