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We're already doing this by having the internet available 24/7 through multiple devices. Whether or not the internet is healthy is starting to become irrelevan

We're already doing this by having the internet available 24/7 through multiple devices. Whether or not the internet is healthy is starting to become irrelevant. If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unless you're some kind of super-genius). The advantage of high-speed information availability is simply too great of an advantage. The next stage will be similar to the internet. Sure there may be some disadvantages, and you can validly argue that being unplugged is more healthy. But you can't compete without it.

duaneb 10y ago
> If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unless you're some kind of super-genius). I don't see how responding to emails instantly makes you any more competitive. Successful people unplug all the time. Even Obama plays basketball, sleeps, hits the beach, and enjoys himself. But just like ignoring email isn't really acceptable, neither will be not using AR. You're just ensuring your future slavery to the economy—all the money in the world isn't worth much if you spend your life plugged in.
- AndrewKemendo 10y ago
  You've created quite a strawman there with the email argument. Read my other response. Bottom line is, it's there to help you make better decisions, including perhaps even not responding to email.
- orly_bookz 10y ago
  Wouldn't the point be about being "plugged in" while actually working? Nobody says you have to read email during your off-hours but if you're working in, say, IT and you're not taking advantage of google, stackoverflow, hackernews, technology subreddits, etc... well then you're well behind the eight ball. I've seen generic knowledge workers keep up with dedicated programmers simply by virtue of how well they use the internet interface, while the guys/gals that have been coding for 20 years don't even bother to do simple google searches for basic questions about new technologies...
internaut 10y ago
> We're already doing this by having the internet available 24/7 through multiple devices. That's not quite right. The Net is an interface for human beings and society. We don't talk to computers on here, we talk to each other. > The advantage of high-speed information availability is simply too great of an advantage. That's partially right but by temporarily unplugging you can regain focus. Most of us on here are basically functional information addicts due to the length of time we've been using the Net. I think we all know there are some downsides to being continually connected and timing out is a good idea on a periodic basis.

duaneb 10y ago

> If you unplug, you currently can't compete in any intellectually challenging job with people who use the internet now (at least, I highly doubt you can, unless you're some kind of super-genius). I don't see how responding to emails instantly makes you any more competitive. Successful people unplug all the time. Even Obama plays basketball, sleeps, hits the beach, and enjoys himself. But just like ignoring email isn't really acceptable, neither will be not using AR. You're just ensuring your future slavery to the economy—all the money in the world isn't worth much if you spend your life plugged in.

AndrewKemendo 10y ago
You've created quite a strawman there with the email argument. Read my other response. Bottom line is, it's there to help you make better decisions, including perhaps even not responding to email.
orly_bookz 10y ago
Wouldn't the point be about being "plugged in" while actually working? Nobody says you have to read email during your off-hours but if you're working in, say, IT and you're not taking advantage of google, stackoverflow, hackernews, technology subreddits, etc... well then you're well behind the eight ball. I've seen generic knowledge workers keep up with dedicated programmers simply by virtue of how well they use the internet interface, while the guys/gals that have been coding for 20 years don't even bother to do simple google searches for basic questions about new technologies...

internaut 10y ago

> We're already doing this by having the internet available 24/7 through multiple devices. That's not quite right. The Net is an interface for human beings and society. We don't talk to computers on here, we talk to each other. > The advantage of high-speed information availability is simply too great of an advantage. That's partially right but by temporarily unplugging you can regain focus. Most of us on here are basically functional information addicts due to the length of time we've been using the Net. I think we all know there are some downsides to being continually connected and timing out is a good idea on a periodic basis.