TC>DT>"Modern technology advanced in such tiny increments for so long
TC>  >that we never realized how much our world was being altered, or
TC>  >the ultimate direction of the process.  But now the speed of
TC>  >change is accelerating logarithmically.  It is apparent that
TC>  >developing a language and set of standards by which to assess
TC>  >technological impact, and to block it where necessary, is a
TC>  >critical survival skill of our times". 
TC>DT>Thoughts anyone??
TC> 
TC>When the newness wears off the INET will be far more useful that it
TC>is today for class room applications.  It will be faster and more
TC>accessible as AT&T, MCI and numerous other providers set up dedicated
TC>resources. It will bring like minds together and segregate us
TC>further.  Like all things it has its good and bad side.  We do have
TC>options.  
TC>We can reject the technology and return to an agrarian society.  We
TC>can blindly embrace the technology and let it rule our lives.  We can
TC>accept the technology and use it for the good of all where applicable
TC>and reject it where it threatens our lifestyle. 
I like this option the best.  The hope is that many will see the 
importance of using the technology for the good things it can provide 
and also recognize that technology carries with it some threats to our 
world -- threats to peace, clean environment, job security, and human 
interaction.  
 We could do ten
TC>million other options.  Perhaps that is the BEST thing about this new
TC>found entity is Individuals can self educate, share thought, teach
TC>others and share knowledge that before was only minimally accessible
TC>before to the masses.
Same may have been said of television and look where we are now.  Anyone 
ever spend any time counting the "quality" shows for kids on TV versus 
the "garbage?"  Most of the quality shows are on PBS while the networks 
look for the $$.  And it hasn't gotten better over the years, it has 
gotten worse.  Can we truly say we are better off because of TV?  In 20 
years what will our society look like because of technology.  Will we 
truly be better off as a whole.  
Im not arguing against technology nor am I suggesting we return to our 
agrarian roots.  We are well-passed those days and fully into an 
informational age.  Perhaps the next step is a fully technological 
society.  What will become of us?  I am just posting questions to ponder 
and perhaps underneath it all I am really saying that we would be better 
off without it.  But it is here to stay and I say "approach with 
caution."
Thanks for your comments Tom, what you said made a lot of sense.
Dan
 
TC>I would agree that a basic education will be a prerequisite for those
TC>who wish to truly participate in the INET and its possibilities.
TC>That basic education would perhaps be better served if for the most
TC>part it is technology free and mind building intensive.  Personal
TC>Opinion of course.
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