Introduction
From time immemorial, man has been known to initiate inventions that have transformed the way humans live and relate with each other. Looking at the way some things have transformed our lives, it becomes hard to imagine living without those things. While some things are just meant for luxury, they have invariably changed the way men relate with each other. Over the years, America has been the bedrock of some very important inventions that have transformed the world in a big way. One of these inventions was the internet.
Looking at the history of the computer, many people did not have to use it since to them it had no real use. The computer was only used by large corporations purely for storing data. This perception was completely transformed by the invention of the internet. Where computers were initially used by businesses, the coming of the internet saw everyone in a rush to acquire a computer. This essay seeks to outline some of the benefits that have been brought about by invention of the internet. It also seeks to demonstrate how mans lifestyle has changed for the better with the coming of this important tool.
Lowering the Cost of Communication and efficiency
Since the invention of the internet, the cost of communication between people has considerably gone down. For once, let’s pause and think about how life was at a time when the only means of communication was the telephone and letters. Though the telephone was one sure way of keeping people in touch, there was the telephone bill to be worried about at the end of the day. Then there was the mail service. This was a time when a letter could take weeks if not months to reach its destination. This not only put a strain on people’s finances but it also caused inconvenience if one wanted to convey urgent information to people who did not have a telephone link.
However, the coming of the internet has placed communication in people’s fingertips. The email offers a fast way of keeping in touch while considerably reducing the price of doing so. Postmasters are either packing their bags or they are having to content with spending the day in complete boredom for lack of anything to do. This is a completely metamorphosis for the communication industry. People can now communicate efficiently and cost effectively owing to the invention of the internet.
Secrecy
The inception of the email service has not only made communication fast and cheap, it has also brought about discretion in the way information is transmitted. To many people, secrecy may not be relevant to us but think of those people who got obvious read mail from the post master. This was a real cause of embarrassment especially where the letter was from a lover. It was also a cause of worry if the information was likely to jeopardize your situation. While many of us may argue that this was a gross violation of ones rights, there was nothing one could have done since the postmasters were like a law unto themselves. One did not therefore want to be in bad books with them. The coming of the internet has however provided that much needed secrecy. Business and governments use emails that can simply be read and deleted. Better still, one can choose whom to send the mail to ensuring that only the intended parties get the information. This has made communication secretive and ensures only the intended parties get the required information.
Mode of Education
Education in the olden days was strictly restricted to a classroom setting. This fact alone defined those who could further their education on preferred career choices. Those people who worked full time and wanted to change their careers could not do so due to the inconvenience of their work. The housewife who had the responsibility of looking after her family could not go to class simply because she could not get the time to do so. However, with the coming of the internet, education has been made possible wherever one is. Many colleges in America and allover the world are now offering online learning programmes. What is making the situation even better is that one gets to choose the subject they want to concentrate on since they are all available. This has given many people lifeline on their future careers. This can all be attributed to the invention of the internet.
Conclusion
It is clear that the world has really come far in terms of inventions. The internet particularly has provided a link between all the continents. From an era where computers were strictly meant for storing data, the internet has transformed this culture and made the computer the most effective mode of learning existing in the world today. The internet has also provided a cheap and reliable form of communication. This is a clear break from the time when the only means of communication were letters and telephones that were evidently not available to most people. Secrecy which is a prerequisite in the lives of many people has also been enhanced by this powerful communication tool. What we are experiencing today is just but a shadow of the greater things coming our way due to the invention of this important tool.