Connectivity

We live in a world of connectedness. Cell phones connect people thousands of miles away, the internet connects businesses to consumers, and basically everything is “just a mouse click away.” All these wires and signals enable us humans to do things that we’ve never done before. In fact, they let us live in our fantasy as reality. They blur the line between fantasy and reality.

But is it good to have that line blurred? Is a boy who sits in class and dreams of the exotic land of Japan that he saw on the internet any better off? If he cannot go, the answer might be no. But, in fact, sometimes the connectedness helps us to expand our horizons.

Realizing that the world is too large to fathom is a prerequisite to using technology to our advantage. Just like any drug, connectivity can corrupt if it is used to often. If we realize that the true glory of life is people then we will be all the happier.

I know that I have been living in a distant land for the last few days. It seems oh so real to me since I know it exists. I speak to those who are in this land. I wish that I myself could be a part of it. But for the time being I cannot.

Consider whether connectivity has helped or hurt your life. Let me know.