Life without Intraweb: Super Virus Impact

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The discussion centers around the hypothetical scenario of life without the internet, possibly due to a super virus. Participants express a mix of humor and seriousness about the chaos that would ensue without online connectivity. The term "interweb" is highlighted as an ironic reference to the inexperience of new internet users, contrasting with the more tech-savvy early adopters. There is a recognition that society has become heavily reliant on the internet for information and social interaction, particularly for younger generations who have grown up with it. The conversation touches on the challenges faced by those who rely on the internet for communication and connection, especially individuals with disabilities. Overall, the consensus is that a sudden loss of the internet would lead to significant lifestyle adjustments and societal upheaval, as people would struggle to adapt to a world without digital access.
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What would life be like with no intraweb, may be caused by some super virus, how would the world carry on?
 
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Prepare for Evo to scream at you.
 
wolram said:
What would life be like with no intraweb, may be caused by some super virus, how would the world carry on?

I would die :cry:
 
Nothing, since there is no Intraweb!

Now, the internet would be a disaster.
 
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If there's no such thing as the Intraweb, how would the internet be different without it?
 
russ_watters said:
If there's no such thing as the Intraweb, how would the internet be different without it?
It's a joke Russ. :biggrin: Some people mistakingly call the internet "interweb".

There I rephrased it so people that aren't regulars will understand, maybe.
And I think Wollie meant "interweb" anyway. as an "intraweb" correctly "intranet" would not connect to the public internet.

Interweb (sometimes intarweb(s)) is an ironic term used to indicate inexperience by intentionally and incorrectly merging the terms 'Internet' and 'World Wide Web'. The joke is that many inexperienced users access content on the World Wide Web (or "Web") via the "Internet" without knowing what either is.[1]

The term interweb originated as the hacker culture response to the ever-increasing influx of inexperienced users to the Internet's forums and chat rooms. Whereas the Internet had previously been the exclusive domain of the tech-savvy, it was now attracting millions of newcomers (newbies) who were now participating in it (often with poor netiquette). Referring to the Internet as the interweb mocks the inexperience and ignorance of these newcomers, whose lack of understanding of the workings of the 'net' would often amuse or annoy the more experienced.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interweb
 
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Huh. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intraweb" Who knew...

...but seriously folks, if you've ever watched "Dark Angel" you know what would happen if a Pulse destroyed all electronics. Genetically engineered humans would be hiding from a dictatorial government in steampunk sets. Stuff like that. You really need to start watching more television lest your culture suffer.

Oh yeah, and one more thing: Jessica Alba.
 
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Interwebs.
 
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Chaos would occur without the interwebs.
 
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Gear300 said:
Chaos would occur without the interwebs.

Its is the internet Gear not interwebs, any way i know my boss would be grumpy without up to date football results and him being grumpy would have a knock on effect.
 
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wolram said:
What would life be like with no intraweb,

You don't remember? We sat around campfires, hunted for wild elephants, and watched Ed Sullivan.
 
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It's called the Intertubes, doncha know.


In a realistic thought experiment, our world would not tolerate the lack of intertubes for long. Our world is built on information equity. We would not find a way to make a new life; we would find a way to recreate what was.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
It's called the Intertubes, doncha know.


In a realistic thought experiment, our world would not tolerate the lack of intertubes for long. Our world is built on information equity. We would not find a way to make a new life; we would find a way to recreate what was.

I agree...the interwebs has been sealed upon us
 
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People, people, let's not waste any more time on this. Let's just ask Al Gore what it was supposed to be.
 
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Chi Meson said:
People, people, let's not waste any more time on this. Let's just ask Al Gore what it was supposed to be.

We'd all know his answer: man-boar-pig
 
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The Mega amazing digital system.
 
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wolram said:
The Mega amazing digital system.
Ah, the MAD system.
 
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It's really a good question Wolram. There is an entire generation that has grown up with the internet. Us old folk remember when there was no internet, so while it would be a difficult lifestyle adjustment (ok, if I couldn't get on PF I would have to be sedated), I can't imagine the effects it would have on some of the younger generation that depend so heavily on it.

The internet is a wonderful way for the severly handicapped to be able to talk with and make friends with people. I remember years ago when I used Cornell's CU-SeeMe reflector that one of the regulars was a quadraplegic that typed with a stick he held in his mouth while lying on his stomach in bed. The INTERNET has really opened up the world for people.
 
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Evo said:
...INTERNET...

I see what you did there
 
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Gear300 said:
I see what you did there
Am I that transparent? :blushing:
 
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I have stored enough porn on my harddrive, so I could survive for a few months. But I would miss PF :frown: (was it my own problem or was it down 2 days ago ? missed it badly !)
 
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Oberst Villa said:
I have stored enough porn on my harddrive, so I could survive for a few months. But I would miss PF :frown: (was it my own problem or was it down 2 days ago ? missed it badly !)

It was down.
 
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Evo said:
It's really a good question Wolram. There is an entire generation that has grown up with the internet. Us old folk remember when there was no internet, so while it would be a difficult lifestyle adjustment (ok, if I couldn't get on PF I would have to be sedated), I can't imagine the effects it would have on some of the younger generation that depend so heavily on it.

I think they'd adjust as well to other media as the older generation has adjusted to having everything turned electronic and accessible on the interweb. :biggrin: Which is probably to say that some would quickly adapt to the change, the majority would slowly adapt, and some would still be sitting in front of their computers hitting "refresh" and beating their heads against their keyboards complaining they just can't get the hang of those newfangled paper books.
 

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