Passage

We live in digital times. The digital is not just something we use strategically and specifically to do a few tasks. Our very perception of who we are, how we connect to the world around us, and the ways in which we define our domains of life, labour, and language are hugely structured by the digital technologies. The digital is everywhere and, like air, invisible. We live within digital systems, we live with intimate gadgets, we interact through digital media, and the very presence and imagination of the digital have dramatically restructured our lives. The digital, far from being a tool, is a condition and context that defines the shapes and boundaries of our understanding of the self, the society, and the structure of governance.

Question

CSATEasyPrelims 2017Comprehension

Which among the following is the most logical and essential message conveyed by the above passage?

Explanation

Option A is incorrect. The passage does not argue that all governance problems can be solved using digital technologies. It describes the digital as a pervasive condition, not a panacea for governance issues.

Option B is correct. This aligns with the central theme of the passage. The digital is described as integral to our lives, influencing how we perceive ourselves, connect with others, and define our domains. It ties directly to the passage's argument.

Option C is incorrect. The passage does not make this claim. While it emphasizes the restructuring of life due to digital technologies, it does not suggest that creativity and imagination depend solely on digital media.

Option D is incorrect. This is an exaggerated interpretation. The passage highlights the ubiquity and influence of digital systems but does not claim they are imperative for human survival.