Moral under the mouse

Author: Li Lun
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: The mouse is a frequently used tool for (surfing the internet) and also an easy place to accumulate dirt. Over time, people often have to open it up and clean it, otherwise, the cursor becomes unresponsive, and people cannot surf the internet freely. However, simply cleaning the mouse can make us as adept as ever online? Have we realized that there are far more things that need regular cleaning and maintenance, and that deeper issues require sorting and tidying? Every action online, whether good or bad, seems to be completed in a single click of the mouse. The small mouse carries far more than it can bear as a mere tool. Even if we can keep the mouse clean and use it with ease, we cannot guarantee the purity, smooth operation, and safety of the internet. Where should we guide the mouse, what should we click on, and what impact should we have on the world it extends to—these are no longer as simple as cleaning a small mouse. The other end of the connection is the mouse user—humanity itself. Faced with the dazzling world of the internet, and the tempting opportunities and dazzling traps it presents, can each of us still maintain our integrity? Where will the emerging world of the internet head? Are we prepared for it?