12-02-2017, 03:09 PM
I think it would depend on what form the refusal to use an internet took. A refusal to use any form of electronic signalling or digital computers could result in a very different society from one that had those, but just refused to use a network or the like.
I think the tech would be lower in many respects than ours because a lot of current tech advance comes from trying to figure out better ways of using the internet and computer networks. Also, the internet allows instant communication and increased collaboration among widely separated people, which can drive advances. If they don't use an internet, then that drive probably doesn't happen either.
Just some initial thoughts,
Todd
I think the tech would be lower in many respects than ours because a lot of current tech advance comes from trying to figure out better ways of using the internet and computer networks. Also, the internet allows instant communication and increased collaboration among widely separated people, which can drive advances. If they don't use an internet, then that drive probably doesn't happen either.
Just some initial thoughts,
Todd