What If the Internet Disappeared Tomorrow?

Author: Disha Panda (affiliated: Purulia Govt. Engineering College, Purulia) Imagine waking up one morning to find that the internet no longer exists . No Google, no Instagram, no emails, no online banking, no Netflix. Gone. Just like that. It sounds like a nightmare, right? But beyond the chaos, it forces a fascinating question: how would the world change if the internet disappeared overnight? Let’s dive into this wild thought experiment. 1. Global Chaos (At Least at First) First, let's be real: the immediate aftermath would be absolute mayhem . Banks would freeze. Online transactions, credit cards, and even ATMs depend on the internet. Airlines and transport systems would stall. Modern planes, trains, and ships use internet-based systems for navigation and communication. Healthcare systems would suffer. Medical records, telemedicine, and hospital coordination heavily rely on internet databases. Businesses would grind to a halt. No email, no Zoom calls, no ...