For the most part of the past few decades, we can always adhere to the fact that indeed, people can connect to one another in more ways than how you can position yourself in bed to sleep. With the advent of mobile phones, easier access to the internet, online video conferencing - and get this, cheaper air fares - there has never been a time when the comfort levels of trying to connect to one another have been this high. It's like a trend, but only in some similarities because trends eventually die out. This thing we're having? Oh, it's growing alright. And it's growing bigger than you think.
Welcome to globalization.
Communication has always been vital to the survival of a race. Animals have their owns ways of communicating, sending signals of warning when they know a predator lurks, or give off scents and smells so as to attract their would-be mates. In the case of the dominant primate walking on two hind legs, our best and most efficient way of communicating has always been words. Whether they be oral or written, morse code or podcasts, shortened text or long text, words have always been the main critical aspect when it comes to proper communication and responsiveness.
Most of us might not know how many words we blurt out from our thoughts in a day, but if we did try to trace it, we'd find ourselves in a rut. You see, the simple act of asking yourself how many words you've spoken are words themselves - you'd be like a dog chasing your own tail and feel exhausted for nothing at all. Words have become so dominant in our lives that due to it's enormity, we fail to recognize it's very power.
The internet has been the main culprit of the Information age - it allows us to do things never thought possible a few centuries back. You got a friend living halfway around the world? You won't have to take a plane just to do something so simple like saying "Hi!" - you can just log-in to your Skype account and start your video calls in just a few clicks. This is ease of use tuned to the personal rhythm. This is the power to spread your message out faster than you can say it. Dangerously, this can also become the New World Order. And surprisingly, this has been the best thing that's happened since birthdays were conceived as a celebration.
Our efforts to connect to people have turned from being a hassle to something that we're drawn to do. The concept of having instant communication regardless of the geographical gaps has endeared many people, and has also been embraced by the general public. Our thoughts become words. Words become conversations. Conversations become brainstorm sessions and moments to cherish. And once we get a hold of the power of words coupled with the benefits of technology, who knows.
The New World Order may just be within our reach.
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life has a way of making us fall in love with it.
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