eek asked:


I would prefer to use the internet less because it seems too virtual, cyber, and addictive for me. The idea of sitting using an electronic device (like a computer) seems less and less appealing. I’ve also realized how unsettling it is to be meeting strangers on the internet.

Are my alternatives to the internet below pretty good? What else could I do? Any tips?

For personal/social needs: Get to know my closest real folks more and their friends rather than getting to “know” e-friends, i.e. random strangers. I’ll rely more on real people for helpful advice and help rather than e-strangers.

To fulfill my academic/scholarly urges: Go to an actual library in my town or school! Who knows, I might meet some helpful smart people while I’m at it!

For business/finance/consumer urges: I should, once again, consult my friends and family and not the internet.

Jonathan