Are We Really All Connected?
Another Friday - another week gone by, and still we are all probably working on our same projects. Sometimes it feels like we are not moving fast enough, especially in this culture of quick impulses and fast connections. I was astounded when I read a report that the US has very slow internet connectivity speeds. Check it out here at govtech.com . Hong Kong was the leader for speed. It's so funny, because not matter how fast the speed gets I still want it faster - how about you?
There are of course other factors to consider. We may not have the fasted connectivity but we are the biggest users. Find out more if your interested - Global Internet Users has been changing.
I personally hope as we think about our connectivity to others, our access and speed, that we also think about our freedoms and responsibilities. We cannot take things for granted anymore. Everyday we are reminded about the shadow of 'Big Brother' watching (and listening & gathering data) I don't want to live my life monitoring every word out of my mouth afraid of censorship or worse - but at the same time I do realize I need to be responsible and send out inoffensive content because I don't want to be a negative influencer, but a positive part of the society as a hole. So we all need to KEEP our FREEDOM in mind, and make sure we never lose our most precise asset of the internet connectivity.
I will be going on a short vacation next week, to see some of my family, and I will not be as active online. My travels will lead me into the rolling Berkshire Hills where there is often a spot without any connectivity to be had :( but the scenery is worth it! Some may not check FB or tweet at all when on vacation, but I am not so sure I can manage that for ten days. Still there will be days my hand is forced because there will be no internet access, so it will be an experiment as I walk along and say 'Can YOU hear me now' - here is a short clip about someone's plan to leave - although he intends to never come back! I will return :)
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