Just got back from watching “The Social Network”. I felt it inspiring to write something, although I don’t know what yet. At least it is a good sign that I am still alive and have some ideas after not writing for weeks, or is it months. Anyway, I liked the movie, although it was not what I expected. I thought I would see more of a critical view, but instead it was really just a story around the life of the inventor(s) of facebook. Yes, I too am a culprit: I check my e-mails and my account at least twice a day, usually just to find out that nothing is new. So, thinking about the future I have come to realize that more and more out private life will be our professional life. I guess it’s not very different from what my life is now since I still go to school, but later… I don’t know. And if our private life becomes our professional life then won’t our private life be less private and our professional life less professional? I’m scared of sitting in front of a screen while checking how my neighbor is doing instead of just going outside and talking to people. The computer will be a playground and an office at the same time. I guess it has positive sides, but then how will you know if people are real? Can you trust them? Does their status really tell you how they are? Will you even care?! Anyway, I think I will take a step back and try to withdraw myself from all the hustle around the internet. I love you google, but to find out where the nearest bus stop is, I think I will use a map next time.
P.S. I will now turn off my computer completely and leave it off for at least 10 hours. D.S.
P.P.S. I will try to do that every night. D.S
Tags: computer, internet, logout, the social network
