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RE: Notes during a Corona Pandemic #3 | Friends and Virtual Concerts

in #life5 years ago

I always wonder what would happen if there is no internet, no phones or no laptop at this time! Life would be hell inside four walls. Now we are connected more than normal times.

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Yes, I'm afraid this pandemic will be more isolating in countries where a constant internet is not a given... Some are now claiming 'access to internet' should be a government job, as it's clear it's as important in these times as having access to water, but not every country has a decent government, so yeah - not sure what the right decision is here.

That is the only string - unbroken!

Imagine if it happens for real:

Oh wait: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/27/map-digital-divide-leaves-millions-isolated-during-coronavirus-panic.html

I thought US is far better than my country, India, in internet connectivity. Now after reading that article I have changed my mind. Government must ensure data connectivity, free of cost, like in India.

Hahah!

Same here.

I guess We Indians tend to think that way!

Everything is better than ours? 😅