When we pursue happiness, it eludes you. However, when you recognise that happiness is the natural state of the soul, all you need is to eliminate all that comes between your happiness and you.
Swept off its feet by hi-tech, personified in television and the
Net, humanity today is on the brink of an evolutionary leap. But
are we really prepared for it?
Howard Rheingold
Home site of one of
the world's leading experts on virtual communities and what they imply for society
at large, this provides in-depth information on the social ramifications of technology
in general and the Internet in particular.
Social
Impact of Telework This
page from the Canadian Telework Association contains an interesting article on
the pros and cons of being completely 'wired'. It also provides links to related
articles within the same site.
The Internet Paradox Text
of an article on the social impact of the Internet, excerpted from the American
Psychologist magazine. This page is part of the American Psychological Association's
site.
Center
for On-line Addiction
This
information-packed site deals with the growing problem of Net addiction
and provides support in the form of FAQ, related resource links,
and even a virtual clinic.
Webaholics
Anonymous
This informative section on Net addiction is actually part of a
larger section on alcoholism.
