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+title = Be Less Internet Dependent
+description = Despite how convenient it may be to host our files and data on other people's computers (i.e. cloud storage) this presents us perhaps with more long-term problems than solutions.
+created = 2021-02-10
+updated = 2021-02-10
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+<p>Recently I was studying for an exam. Normally I do this by
+downloading the material to my computer (typically PDF documents) so I
+can have access to it locally. I could most definitely simply view it in
+the university's web platform, but I've always found it more comfortable
+to have copies of these files on my computer. It was at this point that
+my brother wished to restart the router, saying he was having problems
+with the internet connection, which he needed to study for his own
+classes. In my case, I had not noticed any problems with the internet in
+the slightest, nor any disruption to my work flow. The reason is simple:
+I didn't need the internet for my work - or at least I needed it less.
+Once I had downloaded the PDF documents, they were on my computer and I
+could access them at any moment in time without reliance on a proper
+internet connection.</p>
+
+<p>This anecdote got me thinking about how reliant we've become on the
+internet in general, especially normal computer users. We seem to be
+reluctant to keep files on our computers, opting instead to rely on
+foreign storage services (i.e. cloud storage) and <i>streaming</i>
+alternatives. This means, however, that our use of all these nodes of
+information (e.g. documents, songs, spreadsheets) depend completely on
+having access to a stable internet connection.</p>
+
+<p>Now, it is undeniable that these presents certain conveniences over
+maintaining all our files on personal computers. Yet, like in any such
+system, it presupposes the proper functionality of all its components.
+That is, whereas to access a file on my computer I simply need to rely
+on my computer working properly and (at most) a good power source, to
+access files through an internet service one depends not only upon
+these, but also the entire framework and infrastructure where the data
+is hosted and everything in between. This, as is obvious, presents many
+vulnerabilities and makes a flaw in the system - and therefore a chance
+to experience a problem - ever more probable.</p>
+
+<p>The problem, as one can imagine, is that even if we wish to avoid
+such dependency (as I do), our society does not mind forcing this
+dependency upon us. Rather, those who wish not to be dependent are
+viewed as strange and (even) masochistic. "Why are you trying to make
+your life more difficult?" one may hear. This results in all kinds of
+situations where, since those in charge of choosing the method of
+communication or the technologies used for a project will often choose
+that which is most convenient.</p>