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Fast forward to the internet, the epitome of instantaneous communication. While it has intelligently woven a global network of connections unimaginable just decades ago, it concurrently magnifies feelings of isolation and anxiety. Virilio observed a straight correlation between accelerating technology and increasing societal complexity, establishing a paradox of comfort in connectivity but growing disconnection in human relationships.
Passengers of Reality
Virilio poignantly articulated that as technology speeds up, we risk becoming "passengers of reality" rather than active players in our destinies. The relentless pursuit of faster and more efficient living often comes at a steep cost. It compels us to reconsider: what do we sacrifice in this pursuit?