The Internet: A Modern Necessity for Evolution
Today, Canada recognizes that high-speed internet is a necessity due to its importance in global societies.
I believe the relationship between modern technology and our physical and emotional needs should not be a tug-of-war. Instead, they can complement and work together. The needs of social creatures can be complicated and complex, but we are continuously evolving to meet these demands. The internet connects us, fulfilling our social needs.
Being hooked on technology doesn’t have to be detrimental. We can use it to help rather than harm us individually. To manage the internal pulls of technology, one must act like a CEO—understanding and setting boundaries. We’ve plunged into the digital world without our guards up, leading to issues like identity theft, child exploitation, and various frauds, creating a sour taste of out-of-control addiction. We need to recognize both the limitations and potential of navigating the virtual world.
Humans need to connect for multiple reasons, and I believe this connectivity is one of our greatest stepping stones towards evolution. From spirituality and belief in God and humanity to overcoming security-related issues, the internet helps individuals become CEOs of their lives. It is not only a luxury but a God-sent essential tool for our rapid evolution.
Historically, strict religious rules have tamed the human animal, leading to wars and emotional desires to annihilate enemies. Our out-of-control sense of belonging to groups feels strong and natural due to initial and immediate security, but real security lies in belonging to humanity as a whole.
Today, the signs of these trends are clear and pronounced. Our families, communities, nations, and religions cannot stop the spread of knowledge. When something is this powerful and uncontrollable, it is unwise to resist it; instead, it should be embraced, imperfections and all. We must see the positive in every new invention and remain optimistic about new horizons. Nothing is perfect, but when has anything ever been perfect for human beings? We are designed to evolve, so we must improve things, no matter how good they are. This is just the beginning—we are far from reaching our God-given potential.
People resist improvement in the realm of religion due to fear of their potential. They are taught that religious texts are God’s unchangeable words and must be endured. They overlook the infiltration of human politics into our religions. Prejudice, superiority complexes, and spiritual crimes against humanity have nothing to do with God, yet they have been part of our religions throughout history. Our ancestors killed each other, and modern humans have not yet evolved from this illness.
The Quran is a single text for all Muslims, yet Muslims passionately kill each other over doctrinal differences. Sectarian wars are as old as God’s words, so where is the spirituality free from politics? It is hard to see that in organized religions. The more you listen to passionate religious leaders, the more inclined you become to kill even the innocent children of opposing groups. Yet, it is clearly stated that killing one innocent person is equivalent to killing all humanity. Since politics cannot be separated from human organizations, including religions, it is time to evolve from our ancestral knowledge—and fast.
The politics of security is the foundation of our conflicts, and our sense of belonging to groups fuels the destruction of spirituality, humanity, and God simultaneously. The internet is not only an information highway; it is a path to evolution. It has the potential to help us transcend protectionism, prejudice, racism, nationalism, and religious extremism, even though it can also facilitate these human illnesses.