The more we aspire to be in touch with each other via
technological devices such as the cell phone, internet, and webcam, the
further we stray from the simple human capacity to share space: to talk
in person face to face, to be silent, to listen, to breath the same air,
to break bread, to live closely together, and to feel the true embodied
companionship of those we love, of family, friends, and even strangers.
Having quantifiably more contacts in our cell phone, MySpace,
or Facebook account is not the same as having more quality
relationships that incorporate depth and richness. Sometimes “less is
more,” but that‘s something our capitalistic, money-driven society does
not easily grasp.
http://www.alternet.org/visions/how-our-machine-based-way-life-not-only-destroying-nature-it-also-destroying-us?akid=10072.294211.IEeH9d&rd=1&src=newsletter796377&t=3
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