How long could you survive without internet?
Alexandra Goss
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Apart from disruptions to your work (which is obviously tied to the internet since you’re here in Product Hunt - correct me if I’m wrong), what would be the other hardest to endure consequences of not having the internet?
(Imagine there’s a major worldwide outage so no one has internet)
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Lorenz Sell@lorenzsell
Sutra
I miss pre-internet days. Honestly life was simpler. I honestly look at how much time some people close to me spend on the internet instead of with people in person, and it makes me sad.
So, if the whole world suddenly lost internet... I'm not sure things would be worse.
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@lorenzsell I know, right? I'd worry about my work but apart from that, life would be good
I want to say indefinitely but the reality is probably 4 hours
@davidmcguire that's oddly precise, I like it
ill be honest... its hard. when there are internet outages from our provider, i hit the PANIC button immediately
@andrewcanday when I stayed in Albania, we had frequent but short outages, maybe like 5 times a day but for 30min tops
Also experienced 4-5 hour ones in different countries
@alex_skazka how long an outage have you faced ?
@andrewcanday lol I know the struggle
WorkHub
It's not about survival; anyone can live without the Internet. However, our lives would be significantly disrupted without it, as we rely on the Internet for work, communication, and accessing essential services.
Honestly, work would be a mess without the internet.
Losing internet means no virtual events or webinars.
Respired.io
When I was in college I spent my summers working at a summer camp in the mountains of North Carolina. Cell reception was bad and only a few buildings in the town had internet. I went days on end without checking in. I really miss this as the people I was with are still some of the closest friends I have to this day. It’s something I worry about with the younger generations - they’ll likely never experience something like this. So to answer your question - if work wasn’t a factor I could and would gladly go days at a time without being connected - checking in once or twice a week with people who are further away.
@claytonwalker I can 100% relate to that - if it wasn't for work...
Hi, not having the internet would mean losing access to my digital calendar and reminders. That would be tough.
I’d miss streaming music and podcasts the most.
Not being able to video call family and friends would be hard.
I’d miss the convenience of online grocery shopping.
I’d miss staying connected with global events in real-time.
Without the internet, managing travel itineraries would be tough.
Great question! While losing internet connectivity would definitely impact my work and communication, I've found ways to adapt. I regularly participate in Vipassana meditation retreats, which involve 10 days with no electronic devices, completely disconnected from the digital world. It's a refreshing and pure experience that allows for deep introspection and a reset from the constant digital noise.
Interestingly, what I think would be even more challenging than losing internet is dealing with a lack of electricity. The absence of electricity would disrupt not just communication but also basic daily activities and essential services, making it a much harder situation to endure. For instance, I'd miss playing my electric piano, which is a significant part of my relaxation and creative process.
@herwig_kusatz 100%, electricity would be a terrible loss
I’d miss the convenience of telehealth and online medical consultations.
losing access to online leering platforms would be tough
"I’d struggle without access to cloud storage and my documents.
Without the internet, booking travel and accommodations would be a pain.
"I’d struggle without access to forums and communities.
Hi, online language learning tools would be hard to replace.
@haris_morris 100%! I'd miss my Duolingo streak