04 曲目 4

AkiAko

I know someone like that. Yes, and then there is another group of people I called internet dropout. What exactly does it mean? It refers people who once used the internet but have stopped using it for some reason. They may not have computer anymore or may not have enough time. Or simply, may not be interested. I see. Well, thanks very much for sharing that information with us, Dr. XXX

AkiAko

In your new book, you mentioned net-evaders, can you explain what you mean by this? Well, lots of people live with someone who surf the net but they still don't log on themselves. I called this group the net evaders. What I find in talking to these people is that they sometimes ask a family member to send the email for them or browse the websites. But they don't want to do it themselves.

AkiAko

Some of these people are even proud to be independent from the online world. Interesting.

AkiAko

Now I understand that many people still don't use the internet. Is that right? What can you tell us? That's right. My research has revealed that about 42 percent of the population never use the internet. 42 percent?! That is pretty high. And why is that? Well, they tend to be old people or people living in more rural areas. But there are also those who are worried about privacy or who think that the internet is not necessary in their life.

AkiAko

We've all heard stories about how internet use is growing. Today, however, we are talking with someone who has studied people who don't use the internet. Let's welcome Dr. Ton to the program. Thank you, it is nice to be here. Thanks for coming.