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I wonder what I would be?
Yes, would I still be Me?
If not for this thing called Electricity;
Which powers all the Influencers,
- The Computer, the Phone, the TV?
In a world without these,
Would I still be 'Me'?

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AprilR
I am quite old, so when i was a child we did not have smartphone, or even analog computers. I spent days reading books and creating stories inside me to deal with the real world. Another way of escapism! If those things did not exist, you would still be you.
 
blue_bird
I guess it does make one think right now:
"Are my values/inclinations my very own, or has social media/other media prompted me to think that way?"

I guess I've been second guessing myself and society lately. Like surely someone who lives in a cave will not think the same way as someone who has technology all around them and is constantly being bombarded with info by it?

Maybe I'm just overthinking as usual? 🥸
 
AprilR
The media definitely affects the way we think. I think you are not over thinking.

For me, the internet is a blessing since i can communicate with people all over the world, and reach all sorts of info that i would not be able to otherwise. Like about autism, and mental health problems for example. But it has its downsides too, with so many misinformation spreading and constantly being bombarded by info is also overwhelming.
 

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