THE WORLD WIDE web turns 25 today.

In just a quarter of a century, it has grown from an idea to help researchers at CERN to become the most powerful communications tool on the planet, connecting 2.5 billion people to about 60 trillion web pages.

But do you dread those times when you get cut-off ? Do you get panicked if you can’t check your emails or get lost if you can’t access a map with your exact location?

Today’s poll, Are you too reliant on the internet?

Poll Results:

No, it's a tool and I use it sensibly. (1119)

Yes, but I think I could cut down if I had to. (1108)

No, I only go online from time to time. (410)

Yes, I need help. (389)

The internet? (71)

Yes, I need help.
Yes, but I think I could cut down if I had to.
No, it's a tool and I use it sensibly.
No, I only go online from time to time.
The internet?

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Poll: Are you too reliant on the internet?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.