The need to be connected at all times by cell, IM, email, etc..
Yesterday I was phoned by family members 5 times in an hour while out taking care of business at the store, the bank, etc.
How is this connectedness affecting us as people, as a society? Feel free to expand. thanks
2007-07-27 14:29:57 · 4 answers · asked by bedros 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It's overall effect, I think, is not good. We weren't meant to tune out our thoughts and just run on automatic all the time. The more we plug in, the less we take time to appreciate what is right in front of us. Our minds go soft. We become parrots, imitating what we see and hear. We have become a nation of instant gratification. In the long run, this will have a very negative effect.
2007-07-27 14:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fear of being alone. it's amazing how many people cannot tolerate a second of it without extreme anxiety. This is what makes abandonment, rejection and isolation such powerful tools.
Learn to master it and no one can control you.
2007-07-27 16:01:07 · answer #2 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The ability to contact almost anyone at almost anytime is wonderful. The lack of ability to know when not to use this ability is almost unforegiveable.
2007-07-27 14:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by The Walking Dead 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you feel it is good, you leave it on. if you dont wanna be connected, use the power button. it's that simple.
2007-07-27 15:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by lifesaclassroom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋