Virtual Self

The computer certainly has changed the way we interact with one another. It allows for nearly instantanious transfer of data, and the ability to communicate over seas in a matter of seconds. But does it really have the power to change who we are? I would have to say that to an extent, yes. Technology does make life a great deal easier. It allows me to contact my friends before I even make contact with them. But this same ease may also be creating a more antisocial persona. Texting prevents me from ever having to directly talk to my friends, allowing me to simply write them instead.

I do still think I would be me if I hadn't made contact with a computer. Sure, I may not know about as much as I do now, but my core personality remains unchanged, despite my discovery of the virtual world, or the shortcuts I've found inside. The human experience is definitely changing. In fact, two people don't even need to physically meet in order to become friends anymore. The internet allows for such a wide range of connections with other people. The problem is that we may become "virtual" more than real, and we may disregard human interaction as less critical to our existance. Still, if we can remember our roots, the digital world could provide us with unlimited possibilities to grow and explore in a whole new way.