View of the World via the Internet

The Internet boom happened in the 80's and the bubble continued into the 90's. Everyone's view of the world changed significantly when via the Internet the world came to you. Strange but true suddenly there was a whole new world everyone had access to and engage in. And they did not have leave their home, or go anywhere, or be at two places at the same time. Cheers to that!!!

The 90's introduced the Internet the Napster era and the illegal music downloads. The 2000's introduced social networking; it invented the idea of social networking advertising. Suddenly everyone was talking to everyone via the Internet. You had social networking friends; found old friends; stalked ex's or new dates. Shared ideas via Cyber space

Today even if you have meet your friends for a meal the final goodbye includes "whatsapp me when you get home" What happened to an old fashion call/ message; oh yes my mistake whatsapp is free. Statistics show that making a call is the 5th activity people use their mobile phones. It's used to check the Internet; track your moments; login to your social network site. Besides use the 1000's of free applications that can help you find a restaurant; a film playing close to you; directions to the nearest superstore; the closest park; the fastest bus route and  maybe a a new life.

Slowly the world is getting closer or is it closing into your life. Is letting the world into your life a good or bad thing? How much of your private life is your own? Where and how does the information get used and tracked? The browser retaining the information you have logged in as/ your favourite websites.  

So the larger question; do you trust the Internet?

The irony remains that this blog is on that very same platform. 

It would be great to hear views.