Our practice of the internet is a form of communication. Our lives are deeply affected by the way we communicate. If we update our facebook, we are updating our friends on what is happening in our lives. Art can be shared, job opportunities, even just simply a persons thoughts. Twitter allows people to update their status every minute if necessary describing what they are doing throughout the day.
For the past couple years, we have seen video games being a highlight of childrens lives. They wanted to spend all their time challenging others or beating the high score. Wii allowed you to create a "Mii" that looked like you. Beyond creating yourself, the gamer was able to communicate with other Wiis and play them as an opponent. Call of Duty allows opponents to talk and taunt, becoming involved in a competitive game.These games were their own community.
Now we see adults and children holding the internet in the palm of their hands with smart phones. Having the ability to fact check a friend or pull up email with the flick of a finger
It has become accustom for us to understand how to use a smart phone. You can pull up a plane ticket on it, use coupons, check email, navigate your way around, even use as a tape measure. At this point, many Americans have smart phones. Of those Americans, most have the phone attached to their hip or have their heads buried in them throughout most of the day. We have become trained, addicted, connected to the internet constantly.
Themes
Identity
Views of Reality
Materialism
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