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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I view it differently. I live away from all my family and friends. When I visit them both in Canada and overseas, they can't help themselves but go on their phones to see whats new or to text other friends and family, or to show me the newest cat video on youtube.
So while you are alone, yes, you are more connected in this day and age more than ever. However, I think the connectedness is leading more and more people to seek out being alone. I.e.: they'd RATHER text/email/digitally communicate than actually talk and or meet up.
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I think now we're talking on a person by person basis. I agree some people are like that but some people aren't.
People can choose to use these social tools how they see fit but they do exist on a level like never before.
I think someone living in the 1800's who was in awe of the telegram would be quite disappointed in the people who are taking this connected world for granted. Remember being a kid and dreaming about video phones and the future or communication? Now we have all of that and more and people are complaining. I think it's hilarious. Very "Good Ol' Days".