Digital technology is still developing in the Netherlands. The Internet is still very popular amongst the Dutch. The International Telecommunications Union reports that for every 100 inhabitants of the Netherlands, 86.55 of them are Internet users. According to World Press Encyclopedia, Dutch citizens spend approximately 10 hours weekly at their personal computers. Which seems like a small number especially in comparison to most college students who can spend up to 10 hours a day at their personal computers.
The numbers for Internet usage in the Netherlands is still expected to grow explains the World Press Encyclopedia. "While it is too early to see whether the Netherlands will evolve as a leading contributor to such a mass medium, the Dutch have certainly made the move to the introduction of all forms of new communication technology."
It was also interesting to see that for every 100 inhabitants of the Netherlands, there are approximately 124 cell phones.
I think that the Internet and technology's advantages outweigh any negative aspects. Although it can lead to one nations media overtaking that of another, it is important to remember that the Internet and technology serve as a great tools to being globally aware and conscious.
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