Furthermore, to partake in some illicit activity generally meant going to the bad side of town, risking being seen by someone you know, dealing with unsavory characters or sales clerks. The Internet removes these barriers and leaves the individual responsible only to his or her conscience. Life in a world without barriers requires good judgment. Other barriers are falling as well. The barrier between home and work is increasingly porous.
Workers dial in from home and pay bills at work.
The barrier of limited options is gone. Cable TV offers a cornucopia of programming choices. The video store has more movies than you can watch in a lifetime. The Internet provides access to a vast body of information. Life in a world without barriers requires the wisdom to lead a balanced life.