When it comes down to it, I believe that Bruce Schneier’s ideas are right. He believes that people should leave their internet unprotected so others can share their wireless network. At my house that is exactly what I do! I allow others to use my internet if they really need it. It is true that we are indeed vigorously connected to one another by wireless technology.
When I go out and about visiting others I notice that others do not share this same common courtesy. I have needed internet and not been able to gain access to it. In this article it shows how others are connected by the internet and to remove this connectivity, would be devastating.
In the article Wireless Technology and the Future of Cell phones, William Shaw talks about creating a global village that will connect 12,000 residents using wireless technology. They will always be connected to the internet and will be much more interdependent with one another.
The belief of this interdependence is due to more communication among residents. If you do not believe that cell phones and computers control you, try turning them off for a week. For the most of us this is nearly impossible, creating agony.
Just recently both my cell phone and laptop stopped working (it was a really bad week) and it was so hard to manage myself as I could not respond to calls, or check my email. It is true that we do not know how much we rely on technology until it fails you.
We are all slaves to our technological devices, but in a world where most people are becoming increasingly technological savvy, it does not have to be a bad thing. Just make sure you have a backup plan just in case.
Click HERE to view cell phone statistics around the world! Do not think only North American’s are under the influence!
Cell phones are starting to take even a greater control of people’s lives view the video below for more information.
Next time you forget your laptop or cell phone at home; do not feel so guilty turning the car around, because everyone is doing the same thing.
James Zarour
Work Cited
Alexandre Sevigny. Introduction to Communication. Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2006.
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