Survey: Youth Cannot Live Without Internet

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haha. i thought the same thing. Could'nt live with out the internet. Then spent 4 months at army boot camp. You get over it. You learn to live with out it.
 
real money still exchanges hand on a heavy basis, first world countries require an equal sized black market to the economy thats on the books for balance, and a backup plan in case all these flashing boxes stop working or betray us.

if the internet disapeared tomorrow, thier would be a brief mourning period. and we would all have to start talking and hanging out at local watering holes again and arades, bowling alleys. humans adapt, and re-adapt. . . . weve made it this far. .
 
[citation][nom]brisingamen[/nom]real money still exchanges hand on a heavy basis, first world countries require an equal sized black market to the economy thats on the books for balance, and a backup plan in case all these flashing boxes stop working or betray us.if the internet disapeared tomorrow, thier would be a brief mourning period. and we would all have to start talking and hanging out at local watering holes again and arades, bowling alleys. humans adapt, and re-adapt. . . . weve made it this far. .[/citation]

As for the first part the only reason why Black Markets are necessary is because of the Keynesian economic system adn the Fiat currency we all use and live buy. However if we took a more Austrian School economic system coupled with a more Laissez-faire approach then we would have the black markets.

As for your second paragraph 100% spot on. Kids will pick up and simply find something else to do like they always have.
 
[citation][nom]the_one111[/nom]True, this is also why I have nightmares at night.[/citation]

Because you are a wuss too scared of tech?
 
[citation][nom]kami3k[/nom]Because you are a wuss too scared of tech?[/citation]
No, it makes world domination and so many other baaaaaad things so much easier.
 
[citation][nom]the_one111[/nom]No, it makes world domination and so many other baaaaaad things so much easier.[/citation]

Ahhh so your a just a paranoid conspiracy nut, gotcha. Should of just said yes.
 
"most teens have grown up with technology and understand it deeply"
more like 10% know anything deeply about technology the other 90% simply know how to turn on their computer but if it comes to plugging in a modem OH NO!!!! its like saying everyone understands cars deeply. sure we know what they are and how to use them but only a small percent know anything that is beyond the obvious like car mechanics
 
Well, as a web developer I sure couldn't make a living without the internet, and I couldn't come here to Toms hardware to complain about stuff ^_^. Anyway, I think that saying those 75% "understand" the internet deeply is a big load of crap. There are few people that really do, but of course that's probably because they don't do anything else.
 
[citation][nom]kami3k[/nom]Ahhh so your a just a paranoid conspiracy nut, gotcha. Should of just said yes.[/citation]

Actually it much easier to conquer people when they are uninformed and dont have a means in which to rapidly spread information. We the peasants have never had such a load voice and the rulers hate it.

And if you think your not a peasant, ask yourself do you live in a $50 million mansion and have a multimillion dollar trust fund?
 
[citation][nom]kami3k[/nom]Ahhh so your a just a paranoid conspiracy nut, gotcha. Should of just said yes.[/citation]

This is actually the post i meant to quote I meant to quote but once again no edit button at Toms.
 
Live without it? I did for four years. In fact, after the rash of hurricanes I went through in 2005, the ONE major convenience I missed during the recovery was a hot shower! However, considering I do all my bills and banking online, it would hinder me not to have internet, but I wouldn't act like it's the end of the world. Besides, push comes to shove, I got a laptop and there is a Starbucks nearby. Thirty minutes a week of free wi-fi, and all my bills are done.
 
[citation][nom]megamanx00[/nom]Well, as a web developer I sure couldn't make a living without the internet, and I couldn't come here to Toms hardware to complain about stuff ^_^. Anyway, I think that saying those 75% "understand" the internet deeply is a big load of crap. There are few people that really do, but of course that's probably because they don't do anything else.[/citation]
I'm working towards it. Too bad a job gets in my way. ^_^

I spend a couple hours (most days more) a day on the net... though going a month without (while it may suck) is bearable.
 
we have known this for, what, 10 years now?

and like someone i know once said, top of the physiological Maslow's hierarchy of needs is now internet, you can just google for air.
 
Well, youth also exposed to the negative impact of the internet. I want to ask you guys who live in US or other western countries whether porns and adultery are the things that common for the youth?
 
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