Internet addiction defined

http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/10/internet-addiction-defined-in-china-entire-engadget-staff-now-o/

Is a “dependency” the same as an “addiction“?

Many businesses and business processes, to say nothing of Government, are now _dependent_ on the Internet. Its a key part of our economy, not just our lifestyle. The world could possibly give up cell-phones but I doubt it could give up the ‘Net and continue without a massive loss in
our standard of living.

I’m always a little concerned when a government does things “for our own good“.

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