Thursday, February 12, 2009

Internet and the Economy

It seems like internet cafes in the metro aren't losing any business during the global economic crisis. This is what I observe now sitting in one internet shop. I know businesses, restaurants, offices, and corporations are folding up, but this shop is still full of patrons.

I think perhaps, its because the internet offers an escape. This seems to be the thinking of Russian President Medvedev as well. He observed that Russia was witnessing a rise in internet traffic, and he claims its precisely due to the hard times. Vehicles that offer a system of communications get a boost during crises. A case in point is the Great Depression when cinematography in the United States became popular.

Its amazing how connections endure.

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