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I signed on in 1996 when I was 12. There were ~36 million people. In 1998 that quadrupled. And now 20 years later we're at 3.75 billion. From cowboy land to meg
by alaskamiller 10y ago
I signed on in 1996 when I was 12. There were ~36 million people. In 1998 that quadrupled. And now 20 years later we're at 3.75 billion. From cowboy land to megatropolis. Things feel more crowded, more busy, and more annoying.
But the internet is still magical. Sometimes you jump around and next thing you know you're up at 2 in the morning wondering what's the big deal about pizza shops and Wikileaks and Hillary Clinton or why this girl is smooshing her face into bread.
God bless the internet.
- rubidium 10y agoI do hope you're being sarcastic. "But the internet is still magical. Sometimes you jump around and next thing you know you're up at 2 in the morning wondering what's the big deal about pizza shops and Wikileaks and Hillary Clinton or why this girl is smooshing her face into bread." That's magical?! Sounds more like the epitome of a pathetic, consumerist life.
- CaptSpify 10y ago> Sounds more like the epitome of a pathetic, consumerist life. I get what your saying, but the point I take away is: I can research whatever I want, no matter how silly, right now. I can learn quantum physics. I can learn to play an instrument. I can research statistics on the latest election. And, of course, I can watch cat videos.
- antisthenes 10y agoI think the only lesson here is to try and take the best parts from whatever your partake in, be it friendships, relationships or the internet. Or maybe rather: apply the tool at hand to the best of your ability and with purpose only.