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> In that interpretation, the internet can only be an accelerating force; driving society forward into greater levels of social consciousness. Not necessarily.
by TelmoMenezes 10y ago
> In that interpretation, the internet can only be an accelerating force; driving society forward into greater levels of social consciousness.
Not necessarily. Take evolutionary processes. Diversity arises in part from isolation. This is why the Galapagos are such a crazy local ecosystem. The Internet globalises all communication -- it is easy to see how this can lead to more "bandwidth" as you say, but less actual cultural output.
- eduren 10y agoI like the evolutionary analogy. I agree that the global nature of internet communication will most probably lead to a homogenization effect. Truly distinct cultures will soften over time. The lack of diversity would reduce the output, but by how much? I see it as a second term in the equation we're (informally) discussing. A negating factor to be sure, but I think the net result will still be in the positive direction.
- TelmoMenezes 10y agoThanks :) You might be right, of course. I hope so.