Life without Intraweb: Super Virus Impact

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The discussion revolves around the hypothetical scenario of life without the internet, potentially caused by a super virus. Participants explore the implications of such a situation on daily life, social interactions, and cultural practices, with a mix of humor and serious reflection.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a sense of despair or chaos that would ensue without the internet, indicating a reliance on it for daily life and social interactions.
  • Others humorously suggest that life would revert to primitive or outdated practices, referencing historical or fictional scenarios.
  • A few participants highlight the generational divide, noting that older individuals may remember life before the internet, while younger generations might struggle to adapt.
  • There are mentions of the internet's role in providing connection and accessibility for people with disabilities, emphasizing its importance in modern society.
  • Some participants engage in playful banter about the terminology used to describe the internet, such as "intraweb" and "interweb," indicating a light-hearted approach to the topic.
  • One participant reflects on the potential for society to recreate the information-sharing systems that the internet provides, suggesting a deep-rooted need for connectivity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of humorous and serious viewpoints, with no clear consensus on the implications of living without the internet. The discussion remains unresolved, with various perspectives on the potential impacts and adaptations.

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Participants reference cultural phenomena and personal anecdotes, which may not be universally understood. The discussion includes speculative elements about societal behavior and adaptation in the absence of the internet.

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This discussion may interest individuals exploring the cultural and social implications of technology, generational differences in technology use, and the role of the internet in modern life.

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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.
 
  • #13
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
 
  • #15
People, people, let's not waste any more time on this. Let's just ask Al Gore what it was supposed to be.
 
  • #16
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
 
  • #17
The Mega amazing digital system.
 
  • #18
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.
 
  • #20
Evo said:
...INTERNET...

I see what you did there
 
  • #21
Gear300 said:
I see what you did there
Am I that transparent? :blushing:
 
  • #22
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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