The article talks about a 35 year-old disabled man named Jason Rowe, who uses his online character to, in a way, carry out the life he wish he could. He explains that by using his character, he can walk, fight monsters, or simply hang out with his friends at the bar. His online living really ties into our "Humanity; Hope and Spirit," unit.
For this man to survive everyday is a struggle. I would think going on the internet and seeing other people live their lives relatively normally would upset him, and make him regret his online decisions. Then again, living out your life in a fake persona can always give you more strength to live, like in Mr. Rowe's case. The hope this man possesses must be stronger than all of ours combined. Waking up everyday knowing what you and I would consider the simplest tasks are almost impossible to him, and still trying to make online friends inspires me.
The smallest improvements to our technological world can change lives.
Even though some people may consider his way of living and making friends unnatural, I feel like it's his only option. Getting out of bed is hassle in itself, his will to live exceeds his want for death because of online gaming.
Let people live; if you do that, your own spirit will have room to grow.
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