On 6/22/2011 14:33, Nathan Eisenberg wrote: >> I agree, the whole use of the terms 'need' and 'want' in this conversation >> are >> ridiculous. It's the Internet. The entire thing isn't a 'need'. It's not >> like life >> support or something that will cause loss of life if it isn't there. The >> only thing >> to even discuss here is 'want'. Yes, consumers 'want' super-fast Internet, >> faster than any of us can comprehend right now. 1Tbps to the house, for >> everyone, for cheap! > > Wait, the internet isn't a need? Is this 1991? Of course it's a need, as > surely as heat or electricity are needs. > > Without even trying, I can think of a dozen life-safety systems that rely > solely on the internet for their functionality. >
Life safety aside, enough common stuff is moving online (whether it's paying bills, schoolwork, or preparing forms for the DMV ahead of time), and it's slowly becoming a disadvantage to not have the internet. ~Seth
