In the vast universe, one can't help but to feel small and insignificant. Physically, it is impossible to be in two places at the same time. With the advent of technology, CCTV cameras are hooked to several rooms and we vaguely can see what's happenning elsewhere. BBC and CNN deliver news through the idiot box. We are aware of wars, accidents, natural disasters and coronations without having to leave our cubicle.
The Internet is yet another wonderful discovery for mankind. The concept of virtual reality comfortably replaces the immutable physical impossibility. When one is online, the universe suddenly shrinks. We find ourselves communicating with friends from Hong Kong and the US in real time even when one resides in Malaysia. One can easily purchase a limited edition CD from Amazon.com prior to its worldwide release. One can participate in an online virtual tour of a prestigious 6-star hotel. Four-D presentations will soon replace the flat two-D cinema shows.
Even when everything becomes closer, faster, shorter and efficient; what is the lingering loneliness?
No matter how advance technology can get, emotional dissatisfactions exist. Someone who uses the latest PDA phone and laptop finds himself drowning in alcohol and waking up in the morning with different women. Someone who owns a mansion still sleeps with a younger man behind her husband's back. Someone who is religious is as imposing and narrow-minded as an atheist.
On the other hand, someone who does not use a mobile phone and lives in a shabby apartment still buys the cheapest beer and sleeps with his neighbour's wife.
In this ever expanding universe, we feel tiny and unconnected to the higher source. We don't stop for one second to deeply understand our very own existence and to question the descriptions of the world; but instead divert our energy to chasing after material gains, physical victories and false spiritual answers.
Perhaps we will never learn.
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