Is the Internet Evolving or Devolving?

What do you think? Is the internet growing into a more reliable and ready source of information, or is it just going to turn into a cesspool of porn and blogged opinions with no value or merit?

It's de-evolving... somewhat. Apple wants to make sure that happens though because they didn't include flash on the iPad, so you can't even fully see 90% of the websites on the web.

It's de-evolving... somewhat. Apple wants to make sure that happens though because they didn't include flash on the iPad, so you can't even fully see 90% of the websites on the web.

AHUGECAT

Obviously it is evolving nearly every day - there is more and more information and if you are intelligent to decipher what is credible you always will be.

The internet is evolving and as a result, the human race is devolving.

It's de-evolving... somewhat. Apple wants to make sure that happens though because they didn't include flash on the iPad, so you can't even fully see 90% of the websites on the web.

AHUGECAT

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It's de-evolving... somewhat. Apple wants to make sure that happens though because they didn't include flash on the iPad, so you can't even fully see 90% of the websites on the web.

W--K--A

Obviously it is evolving nearly every day - there is more and more information and if you are intelligent to decipher what is credible you always will be.

It has a lot of effect, the iPhone and iPad are going to have a lot of effect on the internet, and how it's used.

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[QUOTE="AHUGECAT"]

It's de-evolving... somewhat. Apple wants to make sure that happens though because they didn't include flash on the iPad, so you can't even fully see 90% of the websites on the web.

AHUGECAT

Obviously it is evolving nearly every day - there is more and more information and if you are intelligent to decipher what is credible you always will be.

It has a lot of effect, the iPhone and iPad are going to have a lot of effect on the internet, and how it's used.

The internet is evolving and as a result, the human race is devolving.

Alter_Echo

Evolving. I can't really say anything else.

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The internet is evolving and as a result, the human race is devolving.

jalexbrown

Evolution is all that can ever happen. Devolution is impossible.

Evolution is all that can ever happen. Devolution is impossible.

compost-mentis

The internet can only devolve if it returns to its previous state in an order which is the exact reverse of its current progress. This is obviously not happening.

The internet can only devolve if it returns to its previous state in an order which is the exact reverse of its current progress. This is obviously not happening.

Barbariser

Devolving. Most new american internet legislation is violates the idea of net-neutrality. The best part is this legistaltion is so already rich companies can earn even more

money.

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Evolution is all that can ever happen. Devolution is impossible.

FrostyPhantasm

New technologies offer all sorts of possibilities, including apparent "devolution's", but all the while Humanity is learning and adapting, and developing, despite immediate and seemingly apparent indications to the contrary...

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[QUOTE="AHUGECAT"]

It's de-evolving... somewhat. Apple wants to make sure that happens though because they didn't include flash on the iPad, so you can't even fully see 90% of the websites on the web.

AHUGECAT

Obviously it is evolving nearly every day - there is more and more information and if you are intelligent to decipher what is credible you always will be.

It has a lot of effect, the iPhone and iPad are going to have a lot of effect on the internet, and how it's used.

[QUOTE="Barbariser"]

The internet can only devolve if it returns to its previous state in an order which is the exact reverse of its current progress. This is obviously not happening.

jalexbrown

How does one quantify "degeneration" of the internet? We have multiple conflicting opinions on the matter; some believe that increasing regulation and the expansion of the available quantity of information qualifies as "progress" - others believe the precise opposite.

The only definition of deevolution which has objectively defined parameters is the one which posits it as "backwards evolution" .i.e reversed progression, which is why I chose that definition. Of course, there's the problem that deevolution as defined in that manner occurs extremely rarely in just about any situation. That said, you have your version of it and I have mine - and I have no problem with that, since either way my answer would be "it's not devolving".

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="Barbariser"]

The internet can only devolve if it returns to its previous state in an order which is the exact reverse of its current progress. This is obviously not happening.

Barbariser

How does one quantify "degeneration" of the internet? We have multiple conflicting opinions on the matter; some believe that increasing regulation and the expansion of the available quantity of information qualifies as "progress" - others believe the precise opposite.

The only definition of deevolution which has objectively defined parameters is the one which posits it as "backwards evolution" .i.e reversed progression, which is why I chose that definition. Of course, there's the problem that deevolution as defined in that manner occurs extremely rarely in just about any situation. That said, you have your version of it and I have mine - and I have no problem with that, since either way my answer would be "it's not devolving".

Devolving with every immigration thread.X360PS3AMD05

Our World is one "Big" Microcosm. Only insular and ignorant politics turns it into a Nanocosm. No one owns this Planet. Only Capitalist Pricks think they do. Nationalism does not exist in this day and age, only ignorance and bigotry. There are no boundaries anymore.

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Devolving with every immigration thread.compost-mentis

Our World is one "Big" Microcosm. Only insular and ignorant politics turns it into a Nanocosm. No one owns this Planet. Only Capitalist Pricks think they do.

[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Devolving with every immigration thread.compost-mentis

Our World is one "Big" Microcosm. Only insular and ignorant politics turns it into a Nanocosm. No one owns this Planet. Only Capitalist Pricks think they do. Nationalism does not exist in this day and age, only ignorance and bigotry.

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[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]Devolving with every immigration thread.FrostyPhantasm

Our World is one "Big" Microcosm. Only insular and ignorant politics turns it into a Nanocosm. No one owns this Planet. Only Capitalist Pricks think they do.

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

Our World is one "Big" Microcosm. Only insular and ignorant politics turns it into a Nanocosm. No one owns this Planet. Only Capitalist Pricks think they do.

compost-mentis

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

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[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"] Pseudo-communist? FrostyPhantasm

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

Why not?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

Our World is one "Big" Microcosm. Only insular and ignorant politics turns it into a Nanocosm. No one owns this Planet. Only Capitalist Pricks think they do.

compost-mentis

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

compost-mentis

Why not?

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[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"] Pseudo-communist? jalexbrown

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

The concept of society is socially manufactured. It is called Social Constructivism. Human Beings are still Human Beings. Culture means nothing. People mean everything.

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

compost-mentis

The concept of society is socially manufactured. It is called Social Constructivism. Human Beings are still Human Beings. Culture means nothing. People mean everything.

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[QUOTE="jalexbrown"] Culturally we're not all equal. There are still people in parts of the world performing ritual sacrifices; you can't suggest that those people are culturally equal to more advanced cultures. "Are we not one in the same?" No, we're not one in the same. Rather you want to blame it on geographical location or allocation of resources or whatever, the fact of the matter is that some societies are behind others.FrostyPhantasm

The concept of society is socially manufactured. It is called Social Constructivism. Human Beings are still Human Beings. Culture means nothing. People mean everything.

Me becoming "super-rich" should not affect you, but my wellbeing should be of a concern to, as your wellbeing is a concern to me. Are you not a Human Being with a vague notion of empathy?

[QUOTE="jalexbrown"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

I am a Humanist. Do you hate people? Are we not one and the same?

compost-mentis

The concept of society is socially manufactured. It is called Social Constructivism. Human Beings are still Human Beings. Culture means nothing. People mean everything.

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

The concept of society is socially manufactured. It is called Social Constructivism. Human Beings are still Human Beings. Culture means nothing. People mean everything.

compost-mentis

Me becoming "super-rich" should not affect you, but my wellbeing should be of a concern to, as your wellbeing is a concern to me. Are you not a Human Being with a vague notion of empathy?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

The concept of society is socially manufactured. It is called Social Constructivism. Human Beings are still Human Beings. Culture means nothing. People mean everything.

compost-mentis

Me becoming "super-rich" should not affect you, but my wellbeing should be of a concern to, as your wellbeing is a concern to me. Are you not a Human Being with a vague notion of empathy?

The internet will always be evolving (not necessarily for the better) as long as net neutrality is maintained. New memes, websites, etc will always come of age, and pass into history. With new forms of interaction, we could see it change even more.

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[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"] To some, but not to all. I could care less what happens to you to be honest, if you were to stop coming to this website, or if you were to become super rich, it wouldnt affect me in anyway. FrostyPhantasm

Me becoming "super-rich" should not affect you, but my wellbeing should be of a concern to, as your wellbeing is a concern to me. Are you not a Human Being with a vague notion of empathy?

All I detect is apathy. I am a real person, as are you. We are all in the same boat. Sentimentality only goes so far. You know that you are talking to a real person. Why do you not feel that you should not give me the same respect as you would your own brother? We are both Human beings.

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

Me becoming "super-rich" should not affect you, but my wellbeing should be of a concern to, as your wellbeing is a concern to me. Are you not a Human Being with a vague notion of empathy?

compost-mentis

All I detect is apathy. I am a real person, as are you. We are all in the same boat. Sentimentality only goes so far. You know that you are talking to a real person. Why do you not feel that you should give me the same respect as you would your own brother? We are both Human beings.

It seems like it's at a stand still right now.

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[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"] To some, but not to all. I could care less what happens to you to be honest, if you were to stop coming to this website, or if you were to become super rich, it wouldnt affect me in anyway. FrostyPhantasm

Me becoming "super-rich" should not affect you, but my wellbeing should be of a concern to, as your wellbeing is a concern to me. Are you not a Human Being with a vague notion of empathy?

[QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"] Empathy to an extent for the anonymous. Right now you simply exist as a forum name and avatar, add a name, a news caption, and a picture, you're now a human, a human that i do not know and will never know, you are still anonymous to my mind. People die every single day, hundreds, thousands, sometimes even millions in a huge catastrophe, am i really shaken up about those over-seas? Not a single bit, just numbers in my mind. If you were a family member, a friend, or a friend of a friend of a friend or even a member of my community, you cease to be anonymous and your death affects me.FrostyPhantasm

All I detect is apathy. I am a real person, as are you. We are all in the same boat. Sentimentality only goes so far. You know that you are talking to a real person. Why do you not feel that you should give me the same respect as you would your own brother? We are both Human beings.

All empathy is lost. The distance between Human Beings. This is how wars can be fought without a care in the World. A lack of connection and understanding, because it is denied. Do you think this is right?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

All I detect is apathy. I am a real person, as are you. We are all in the same boat. Sentimentality only goes so far. You know that you are talking to a real person. Why do you not feel that you should give me the same respect as you would your own brother? We are both Human beings.

compost-mentis

All empathy is lost. The distance between Human Beings. This is how wars can be fought without a care in the World. A lack of connection and understanding, because it is denied. Do you think this is right?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

All I detect is apathy. I am a real person, as are you. We are all in the same boat. Sentimentality only goes so far. You know that you are talking to a real person. Why do you not feel that you should give me the same respect as you would your own brother? We are both Human beings.

compost-mentis

All empathy is lost. The distance between Human Beings. This is how wars can be fought without a care in the World. A lack of connection and understanding, because it is denied. Do you think this is right?

[QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"] Except you are not my brother, i have no ties to you, you are not in the same boat as me, I don't know anything about your life, and you mine. If my brother dies, i have memories, experiences, scars that remind me of him and all the opportunities i would have missed with his passing, you die? I don't read or hear about it, i cease to acknowledge you even existed, and no chances are gained or lost, thereby your death has no bearing on my life.FrostyPhantasm

All empathy is lost. The distance between Human Beings. This is how wars can be fought without a care in the World. A lack of connection and understanding, because it is denied. Do you think this is right?

Rubbish! Wars are fought over selfishness and greed, more often than not, but more often than not, not a care in the world is given to the poor individuals that were roped into the conflict. A sense of Nationalistic "duty" is often cited, but their lives are sacrificied in vein. What do you think "Nationalism" means?

[QUOTE="FrostyPhantasm"][QUOTE="compost-mentis"]

All empathy is lost. The distance between Human Beings. This is how wars can be fought without a care in the World. A lack of connection and understanding, because it is denied. Do you think this is right?

compost-mentis

Rubbish! Wars are fought over selfishness and greed, more often than not, but more often than not, not a care in the world is given to the poor individuals that were roped into the conflict. A sense of Nationalistic "duty" is often cited, but their lives are sacrificied in vein. What do you think "Nationalism" means?