Internet, the most revolutionary concept of modern life, is a tool made by human to fasten the modernization process. While this useful device helps people meet their needs, internet can have disadvantages. This invention directly effects on real-world relationships. As it gives us the chance to stay in touch, also it can cause a deep distance with us and our loved ones.
As a personal experience, I have a dear friend who lives in another country, and internet provides us the chance to stay connected. On the other hand, I mostly find myself spending hours on my phone. Precisely, internet helps me, while it kills my time. I was searching for a solution to this annoying problem, where I found a book, Digital Minimalism, which discussed this issue.
Author addressed the matters of losing track of time and become lonelier, and proposed the modern tools as guilty. He introduced useful methods, based on a specific philosophy of life, to help the audience manage their relation to these devices. I have applied his digital minimalism philosophy in my life since then. While I stayed in touch with my friend, I effectively reproduced my relation to the internet. I found and kept the important devices and applications that I must use daily, according to my job and personal life, however I removed every other modern objects.
To summarise, I believe that internet and modern technologies are useful and cannot be reduced. However, I have used a specific philosophical method in my life to control my use. I do not want to be the slave of the internet, but I want it to be my friend.