It seems to be a conflict that will never end. The more internet brings convenience to people's lives, the more real social lives are at stake. Email, chat messenger, and also social networking sites are undeniable for their efficiency of communication, speed of delivery, capability for reducing direct communication cost. Are we forgetting the price we pay for the convenience?
I've been missing the age where I wrote letters to my sister in Singapore or my aunt in different city. I still remember when the joy of choosing the most beautiful set of letters-envelops to buy was still there and me feeling so proud of learning new technique to fold the letter and when fingers were not so much used to type on keyboard instead and when I used to wait impatiently day by day for the reply that I knew can take few weeks. But nothing really beats happiness the time I finally got it in my hand and couldn't wait to open and read. That is what effort really takes...
Chat messenger is an awesome thing. It can connect all friends from different parts of the world. And also those who are only few foot steps away. I chatted with my friend next to my room and with my colleague whose desk right behind me not because it's expensive to call or difficult to raise a voice, but again because I feel it's convenient. Why?
And for saving up energy, voices, physical interaction, 'personal' touch in relationships has somehow lost. How many friends in social networking sites are really friends in real world? Some are friends' friends. Some never knew or try to bother about each other. But still listed as friend. For what sake? More 'virtual' lives means less time in 'real' lives.
Of course it's advised to get everything in moderation. Living in this modern society, nobody can really do without internet. But before it takes over and abuses my life, I will learn to control my consumption hence I can spend more on real world.
I've been missing the age where I wrote letters to my sister in Singapore or my aunt in different city. I still remember when the joy of choosing the most beautiful set of letters-envelops to buy was still there and me feeling so proud of learning new technique to fold the letter and when fingers were not so much used to type on keyboard instead and when I used to wait impatiently day by day for the reply that I knew can take few weeks. But nothing really beats happiness the time I finally got it in my hand and couldn't wait to open and read. That is what effort really takes...
Chat messenger is an awesome thing. It can connect all friends from different parts of the world. And also those who are only few foot steps away. I chatted with my friend next to my room and with my colleague whose desk right behind me not because it's expensive to call or difficult to raise a voice, but again because I feel it's convenient. Why?
And for saving up energy, voices, physical interaction, 'personal' touch in relationships has somehow lost. How many friends in social networking sites are really friends in real world? Some are friends' friends. Some never knew or try to bother about each other. But still listed as friend. For what sake? More 'virtual' lives means less time in 'real' lives.
Of course it's advised to get everything in moderation. Living in this modern society, nobody can really do without internet. But before it takes over and abuses my life, I will learn to control my consumption hence I can spend more on real world.
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