The Web vs. the world: Nine epic battles
Is the Internet ruining our lives, or making them better? When you consider epic struggles like these, it's hard to say for sure
By JR Raphael | PC World
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The Web vs. the world: 9 epic battles
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Medical insight vs. medical insanity
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Personal support vs. instant support
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Cheaper flights vs. hidden costs
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Being present vs. being connected
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Staying in touch vs. moving on
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Getting context vs. getting TMI
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Window shopping vs. instant shopping
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In-depth news vs. free news
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Reliability vs. accessibility
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The Web vs. the world: 9 epic battles
The Web and the real world don't always get along. Though the Internet has revolutionized our society in countless positive ways, the always-on network has also created various problems. Ultimately, it's a game of trade-offs: We gain certain benefits from its presence and accept certain drawbacks. In many cases, it's hard to say which side comes out ahead -- and in some instances, the pluses and minuses harden into something like open combat. Here are some conflicts that pit the Web against the world.
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