Well, the trend certainly does seem to indicate that you can. A quick glimpse on online virtual dog forums reveals thousands of emotional comments and well wishes if a virtual pet gets sick or is on the verge of bidding adieu to the virtual world.
There have been incidences of people holding funerals for their dead Tamagotchi pets when it died due to neglect or just because the owner accidentally dropped the handheld device into water.
A theory suggests that we are already living in an overpopulated world, the population of which is all set to cross 10 billion people by the year 2050. In such a world, owning a pet will soon become a luxury that only a select few have access to.
In such times, a virtual dog is the closest that you can get to the real thing. People are already accepting this fact and adapting to this change.
Further, if you are allergic to a real dog, are just scared of one, are bedridden or just don’t have the space or the resources to have a pet at home, then a virtual dog is being labelled as the best option for you. It is low on maintenance and can supposedly trigger the same emotions that a real dog does.
However, experts warn against this trend and opine that this can very well alter the way humans interact with real animals. Think about it, if you are living with a virtual pet that does not exist in the real world, that does not need air to breathe, food to eat or water to drink, you’d just get adapted to living with it, the way we cannot imagine a world without a smartphone device now.
Where does that place a real pet? It would seem to many, like one huge hassle that is so not-worth the effort.
Also, in the near future, the world of virtual dogs will feature artificial intelligence that will allow the pet to think and respond according to the behavior of the pet parent. Depending on an artificial intelligence based robot for emotional bonding or companionship, may well be the most disastrous thing that can ever happen to mankind.
Why real dogs cannot ever be replaced
Everything said and done, it is impossible to ever replace the joy and the many perks that come with owning a real dog. No virtual dog, no matter how flawlessly it is designed can ever replicate the innocent wet muddy eyes that can melt away the stress irrespective of how bad your day was.
A virtual pet may ‘pretend’ to jump and wag their tail in joy as you turn on the computer. But in the end, that’s all that is there to it. It is nothing but pretense. On the other hand, no one will be happier than your dog as you reach home after a tiring day at work. If you have owned a dog before, then you know what we are talking about. If you don’t, then you have no idea what you are missing out on.
That’s not all. Dog owners are more resistant to disease, have lesser allergies, are happier, have better cardiac health, get more exercise and have a better social life as compared to people who have never owned a dog.
If all these aren’t motivating enough, then maybe this will.
If convenience is the reason why you are seeking a virtual pet, then you might be surprised to know that owning a real dog is extremely easy. Probably easier. There are a lot of purported myths about how a virtual dog is better than the real thing. We figured that it’s time to do some myth busting.
I am sure, in order to have a good job one should know foreign languages. The most widespread languages in the world are Chinese, Spanish, English and some others. But every well educated person in the world speaks English, because it is the language of communication, business, science and culture.
English is now the most important and widespread language in the world. It is the state language in five countries: Great Britain, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. English is one of the six official and working languages of the United Nations. It is the second working language in the European Community. In many Asian and African countries, such as India or Egypt, in former British colonies people speak English besides their native one. People also speak English in Europe. English is spoken practically all over the world.
Independent Ukraine has relations with many countries. More and more direct contacts are established with the countries of Europe, with the United States, Great Britain, Canada and other English-speaking countries.
Taking into account the economic development in our country, hundreds of joint ventures have appeared in every city and town of Ukraine recently. Besides, a lot of foreign delegations come to our country. Our businessmen, tourists, experts often go abroad. As I have already mentioned just English is the language of the international communication. That is why it is very important to learn English.
Nowadays, a lot of people study foreign languages in every possible way. Foreign-language study groups are organized at industrial enterprises, at the offices of big firms, at the educational establishments, at research institutes.
I think English is worth studying. There is a proverb "A new language – a new world". In my opinion, every person, who goes abroad, should be able to find his own way about in an English-speaking community without interpreters.
It's a pity that not much attention is paid for studying foreign languages in our schools. There are some schools specialized in studying foreign languages in Ukraine. Their pupils have lessons in foreign language every day. But their number is rather small. Most schools have Foreign Language only once or twice a week. It's impossible to master any foreign language under such conditions. That's why those who want to improve their knowledge have to take private lessons. But not all, who want to know foreign language well, have the possibility to pay for them.
Of all the seasons, most of all I like spring. Spring blooming most of the flowers. Welcome come warm weather, rain less, and they are getting warmer and warmer. Mom hides winter clothes in the closet, and my dad gets out of the box in the garage of tourist facilities. I am preparing my bike, because soon dry up puddles and you can drive around the yard, fun ringing unwary children. Wonderful time - spring! In the early spring, we give our mothers, grandmothers and sisters of flowers and gifts. March 8 - one of the most favorite people. And at the end of spring at another school holiday - last call. This is my favorite holiday because after the holidays begin.
Can you ever be attached to a virtual dog?
Well, the trend certainly does seem to indicate that you can. A quick glimpse on online virtual dog forums reveals thousands of emotional comments and well wishes if a virtual pet gets sick or is on the verge of bidding adieu to the virtual world.
There have been incidences of people holding funerals for their dead Tamagotchi pets when it died due to neglect or just because the owner accidentally dropped the handheld device into water.
A theory suggests that we are already living in an overpopulated world, the population of which is all set to cross 10 billion people by the year 2050. In such a world, owning a pet will soon become a luxury that only a select few have access to.
In such times, a virtual dog is the closest that you can get to the real thing. People are already accepting this fact and adapting to this change.
Further, if you are allergic to a real dog, are just scared of one, are bedridden or just don’t have the space or the resources to have a pet at home, then a virtual dog is being labelled as the best option for you. It is low on maintenance and can supposedly trigger the same emotions that a real dog does.
However, experts warn against this trend and opine that this can very well alter the way humans interact with real animals. Think about it, if you are living with a virtual pet that does not exist in the real world, that does not need air to breathe, food to eat or water to drink, you’d just get adapted to living with it, the way we cannot imagine a world without a smartphone device now.
Where does that place a real pet? It would seem to many, like one huge hassle that is so not-worth the effort.
Also, in the near future, the world of virtual dogs will feature artificial intelligence that will allow the pet to think and respond according to the behavior of the pet parent. Depending on an artificial intelligence based robot for emotional bonding or companionship, may well be the most disastrous thing that can ever happen to mankind.
Why real dogs cannot ever be replaced
Everything said and done, it is impossible to ever replace the joy and the many perks that come with owning a real dog. No virtual dog, no matter how flawlessly it is designed can ever replicate the innocent wet muddy eyes that can melt away the stress irrespective of how bad your day was.
A virtual pet may ‘pretend’ to jump and wag their tail in joy as you turn on the computer. But in the end, that’s all that is there to it. It is nothing but pretense. On the other hand, no one will be happier than your dog as you reach home after a tiring day at work. If you have owned a dog before, then you know what we are talking about. If you don’t, then you have no idea what you are missing out on.
That’s not all. Dog owners are more resistant to disease, have lesser allergies, are happier, have better cardiac health, get more exercise and have a better social life as compared to people who have never owned a dog.
If all these aren’t motivating enough, then maybe this will.
If convenience is the reason why you are seeking a virtual pet, then you might be surprised to know that owning a real dog is extremely easy. Probably easier. There are a lot of purported myths about how a virtual dog is better than the real thing. We figured that it’s time to do some myth busting.
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