Sunday, September 22, 2013

Let's consider this again: Physical or Sedentary?

    It appears that in the modern world people are becoming more detached to the world around them, rather focusing instead on the virtual world in which we all, to some degree or another, have a presence in. This, of course, is somewhat detrimental to society, as people become more isolated from our corporeal reality, where many of us choose not to talk in person or send letters any more. Moreover, this is an inevitable conversion as our mastery of the virtual world increases, people will no longer need to be bound by the world and its conditions.
   This is all just speculation though, because for now, our bodies are still bound to this world, and that is inescapable without giving up our consciousness, which is something nobody wants to do. As I am quite the sedentary person and somewhat of a futurist, I am not surprised that I have mentioned what I have already, given the most exercise I get regularly is walking to and from school. This does not mean that I do not enjoy the physical world, far from it, as a matter of fact. The world is after all, quite the place to be in. I do, however, like my gestures, and do use them quite frequently to augment my words whenever it is needed. Anyhow, I don't really prefer being in physical contact with most people, and I generally choose to keep a cordial distance. Overall, I choose to be relatively still and inactive, but that's just my physical self.
    Eventually, it's not that we will lose our connection with the physical world entirely, it's more likely that we will be unable to distinguish between the real and virtual realities as our technology improves. We are moving towards a distinct juncture in human history, where we can now simulate reality, and bend it according to our wishes. The problem is: Just what will all of this mean when there is no longer a distinction between physical and sedentary? In the mannerisms of people, I guess.

1 comment:

  1. hmm. interesting post. I am hoping that you address this lack of physical activity and find a balance as eventually your mental and physical health may be affected. There is significant research that shows increased physical activity will improve your cognitive performance and of course your mental and physical well-being.

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