I am not offering this is a critique of the internet, its just that there are a lot of factors involved. It does offer plenty of possibilities. It also has, it can have, a cheapening effect and I think both exist and I think its true of everything. You could say that about the printing press.
I think if we live with more compassion globally, I think we would be in a better place. We've had more then we have had as human beings technology wise.