I think tossing away the TV is a good thing. You've got the Internet. I think you don't need it, and you're right in framing it as a drug.
Likewise, video games can also be drugs, so we have to be careful how we engage them too. A few months ago I picked up "Civilization IV", and have quite enjoyed it. It's amazing how 8 hours can get swallowed doing something without doing anything.
I think tossing away the TV is a good thing. You've got the Internet. I think you don't need it, and you're right in framing it as a drug.
A few problems, there. For one, my computer has been acting up lately, particularly with video. So that eliminates watching streaming video, etc. Also, when I lived on my own, I don't get cable--and not being able to stomach network shit (plus with the new Digital transition)--this basically means "no TellaVision". However, I have a roommate for whom cable is a necessity. Add to that the fact that I am home a ton (being unemployed) with nothing but freetime but no money to go out and leave the house. Imagine a heroin addict in a similar situation (not that I'm that bad, but you get the point).
Likewise, video games can also be drugs, so we have to be careful how we engage them too. A few months ago I picked up "Civilization IV", and have quite enjoyed it. It's amazing how 8 hours can get swallowed doing
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Likewise, video games can also be drugs, so we have to be careful how we engage them too. A few months ago I picked up "Civilization IV", and have quite enjoyed it. It's amazing how 8 hours can get swallowed doing something without doing anything.
Do you live near your place of birth?
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A few problems, there. For one, my computer has been acting up lately, particularly with video. So that eliminates watching streaming video, etc. Also, when I lived on my own, I don't get cable--and not being able to stomach network shit (plus with the new Digital transition)--this basically means "no TellaVision". However, I have a roommate for whom cable is a necessity. Add to that the fact that I am home a ton (being unemployed) with nothing but freetime but no money to go out and leave the house. Imagine a heroin addict in a similar situation (not that I'm that bad, but you get the point).
I firmly believe that TellaVision is a Drug, as I wrote about a few years ago.
Likewise, video games can also be drugs, so we have to be careful how we engage them too. A few months ago I picked up "Civilization IV", and have quite enjoyed it. It's amazing how 8 hours can get swallowed doing ( ... )
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