a favorite theory of mine—to wit, that no occurrence is sole and solitary, but is merely a repetition of a thing which has happened before, and perhaps often.
- Mark Twain
Books, radio, and TV all share the distinction of being inventions that have changed society. Likewise, they have each been demonized as corrupting children and harming society. Today, it seems laughable that people would fear the printing press as something negative, but you try going back in time and printing a Bible in English. In many respects, the internet is the modern day printing press in its ability to change society. It also plays the role of whipping-boy for traditionalists who fear the possible outcomes. There is some aspect of our nature that always leads groups to think that this new invention will destroy the next generation, only for the naysayers to forget when their fore-bearers said the same about them. Still, they aren't completely wrong either. Change is exciting and the desire to be a part of whatever nouveau technology can be addicting and consuming. To me, the message is simple: use caution and reason in your use of technology and avoid excess.
I read through this whole paragraph and still I have no idea what you are talking about.
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