Try to remember what it was like before the internet. Or, if you’ve never known a world without the web, think what must it have been like to live on a planet without technology. The idea is like stepping into a different universe. The rise of the internet was slow and steady and moved from a quick home gimmick to something that has more or less infiltrated all areas of life. It has taken over the world, and to highlight that point, just think about this: you can now get WiFi on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. So, how did the internet go from an interesting concept to something that we all depend on? Let’s take a look at some of the key areas of life that it has transformed.

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The Working World

It made sense that the working world would be the first to unleash the power of the web. After all, the economy is all about productivity and efficiency, and that’s something that the internet offers in spades. There’s not a business sector in the world that is not heavily reliant on the web for the bulk of its operations. Part of the reason why the working world so readily accepted the internet was the mutual beneficence for both parties; employees benefit nearly as much as companies from an internet savvy workplace. For the first time ever, a significant portion of the working world can set up their computer anywhere they can find an internet connection, and deliver their work just as they would if they were in the office.

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Entertainment

Home entertainment began with the creation of home gaming consoles and VHS players, but it really took off with the invention of the web. Today, people have a whole host of at-home options, including streaming their favorite movies and TV shows, playing games at an online casino or on internet-connected gaming systems such as the Xbox or PlayStation, and watching live concerts from their favorite artists. In the olden days, these activities would either have to take place offline or they didn’t exist at all.

Socializing

We’re a social bunch, us humans, so it makes sense that one of the primary motives of the internet was to keep us better connected. Today, for the first time in history, you can send a message to someone on the other side of the planet, and they’ll receive it in real-time. It’s an astonishing achievement that has allowed people to break down the barriers of time and space to stay connected with the ones they love the most.

Commerce

The impact of the web is most obviously seen in how we buy products. In the olden days, we’d take a walk down main street and hope that the store A. had what we were looking for, and B. stocked quality products. The web changed that experience beyond recognition, and while it’s somewhat sad to see towns’ main streets suffer, there’s no avoiding the fact that it has had big benefits for the consumer. We’re now able to get anything we want, delivered to our door. Customers can also conduct thorough product reviews to ensure that what they’re buying is worth the money. The internet has also allowed people to sell their products much more easily — if you have a crafty business, for instance, then you can sell your products all over the world with minimal work involved.

In Conclusion

It’s not groundbreaking to say that the internet has had a profound impact on how we live. But since it’s so ubiquitous, it can be hard to perceive exactly how much of an impact it has had. In the coming decades, we’ll see further developments, in the home, at work, and – in the shape of the metaverse – how we socialize.

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