Global Phenomenon

Talk about phenomenon.

You click you have, in a few seconds flat. Whether it be a new car, a recipe or directions to the mall, you can see it in the same amount of time it takes to click your finger. No place like home?

The Internet has become the most ever powerful tool for man throughout the world (Parkhare 2010). With this fine piece of technology, people are instantaneously connected to whatever type of communication they want to be connected to. Whether it be news, information for a research paper or YouTube, it’s all there. You can even diagnose yourself and order medicine over the Internet!

The Audience for this technology is much like that of the computer audience – whereas there are some people who use the computer but don’t use the Internet. The audience for the Internet is growing and expanding to both the youth and older adult markets.

We can chat with a friend who lives in Australia via Skype or keep in touch with Aunt Ester and Uncle Bobby via Facebook. We can all see each other's photos and read each other's profiles and feel instantly connected. Who needs actual face to face contact anymore?

Well, I do. While I am very happy to be able to stay in touch with my best friends in New York City, it isn't enough for me. While it does keep us from drifting, I still miss the shopping trips and sleepovers. Internet, if not used sparingly, can take away from normal communications and hinder people's ability to have a normal conversation. Sometimes, I catch myself writing an email to my co-worker down the hall.

Bottom line, the Internet is a wonderful and exciting piece of technology. It just keeps getting better. My hope is that people don't quit actually being humans and turn into pods.

Parkhare, J. (2010. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet. Retrieved June 3, 2010 from www.buzzle.com