My project: Internet and hypertext addiction

For my project, I will investigate the issue of internet addiction, by looking at statistical studies that try to determine the role the internet has played in changing general habits, especially social habits. In addition, I will investigate on how AIM is used on cell phones and also how the increase in general “writing” changed how we think of text (is the culture more literary?) What are the major types of internet addiction, and are some of them more harmful than others? Does the computer industry attempt to promote this addiction the way cigarette companies did? By reviewing, researching, and comparing information and surveys, I will hopefully establish a few points based on the given premises.