“Real Versus Virtual”
“Real versus Virtual”
Each individual has his or her perceptions on people, places and ideas, thus creating one’s definition of reality. With his or her concept of reality, either being physical or virtual relationships are conceived and shattered. Sherry Turkle expresses concern in human society regarding this issue. In “Alone Together”, Turkle illustrates how physical intimacy between humans is corroding due to the Internet. However, in “In the Forest of Gombe” Jane Goodall depicts one can retain physical intimacy between humans if an individual learns the healing relationship that nature has. Relationships are based of many concepts. Therefore, modern society cannot be receptive of the concept of harmony with humans, animals and nature. Relationships are based on physical and emotional interactions. How an individual interacts with another is optional to them. Turkle depicts how the Internet attracts individuals in they time of need. According to the text, “People are lonely. The network is seductive. But if we are always on, we may deny ourselves the rewards of solitude” (Turkle 265). As individuals are bored with their own lives, she or she finds other means of entertainment. The Internet has caused one to find entertainment in time-consuming matter. How one communicates with another individual alters also, causing addictions to Internet it what it provides. Individuals that are keyed to their smartphones are not noticing the world around him or her. Not communicating with your surroundings makes one seem awkward but it is normal. Moreover, when one is connected world he or she notices the little things. While being in Gombe, Goodall describes a thrilling sensation while being connected to nature. According to Goodall, “The air was filled with a feathered symphony, the evensong of birds. I heard new frequencies in their music and in the singing insects’-notes so high and sweet I was amazed. Never had I been so intensely aware of the shape, the color of
Each individual has his or her perceptions on people, places and ideas, thus creating one’s definition of reality. With his or her concept of reality, either being physical or virtual relationships are conceived and shattered. Sherry Turkle expresses concern in human society regarding this issue. In “Alone Together”, Turkle illustrates how physical intimacy between humans is corroding due to the Internet. However, in “In the Forest of Gombe” Jane Goodall depicts one can retain physical intimacy between humans if an individual learns the healing relationship that nature has. Relationships are based of many concepts. Therefore, modern society cannot be receptive of the concept of harmony with humans, animals and nature. Relationships are based on physical and emotional interactions. How an individual interacts with another is optional to them. Turkle depicts how the Internet attracts individuals in they time of need. According to the text, “People are lonely. The network is seductive. But if we are always on, we may deny ourselves the rewards of solitude” (Turkle 265). As individuals are bored with their own lives, she or she finds other means of entertainment. The Internet has caused one to find entertainment in time-consuming matter. How one communicates with another individual alters also, causing addictions to Internet it what it provides. Individuals that are keyed to their smartphones are not noticing the world around him or her. Not communicating with your surroundings makes one seem awkward but it is normal. Moreover, when one is connected world he or she notices the little things. While being in Gombe, Goodall describes a thrilling sensation while being connected to nature. According to Goodall, “The air was filled with a feathered symphony, the evensong of birds. I heard new frequencies in their music and in the singing insects’-notes so high and sweet I was amazed. Never had I been so intensely aware of the shape, the color of