The Internet and Other Addictions
Hi there, everyone, The Internet could be defined by most people nowadays as simply ‘everything’. Although it is true that the Internet has brought along many positive things for all of us, it is also important to broach the subject of the addictions it has caused and is still causing on our society. People have forgotten many things that were formerly essential to them: socializing has decreased in general; some people no longer go out with friends, and so forth. As time has rolled by after the Internet came into our lives, it has become imperative that people use it for different purposes. I believe that is precisely where the problem lies: in the employment given to it by people, but also, in how long it is used. I have heard of many people that cannot think of anything else during the day and wait impatiently to come out of work and/or school so they can use their phones and other devices. Nonetheless, there are people that do not even stop using their devices while at work ...