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FrugalFran wrote: Yes, the hacking has definitely been one of the inconveniences of the internet. I also don't like the dependence most of us have on it because it makes me wonder what we'll do if something ever collapses the global connection we have become accustomed to. That may sound apocalyptic, but I don't think it's impossible.
No, it's not impossible, and the impact would depend on the generation. Meaning that the kids who grew up with this........they'll be at a standstill for awhile. Us old timers who grew up without it will know how to function better.
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We also wouldn't have to worry about hacking-related problems with the current smartphones. I remember that rich people in some movies I watch prefer to use the old phones because they are safer. We no longer have the time to do everything manually. That's where internet comes in, and it completely won us over.FrugalFran wrote: Between work and general communication, I find the internet unavoidable (as much as I would love to detach from it!). My husband and I were talking recently about switching back to flip phones, but he is not allowed to due to his job. I can't believe we live in a day and age where your job dictates the type of phone you have to have. How I long for a good ol' rotary dial!
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I completely agree. We communicate using the internet, so it's impossible to be disconnected for a long time. I used to ride with all the popular things online, but now I only use it for important stuffs. I don't want to be too dependent on it that I forget real-time communication.FrankN wrote: I also agree its been a huge positive for my life. Yet I am so attached it to, I feel as though I am never unplugged. In fact, it is almost impossible to fully unplug these days.
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