3rd
Robotssssss
With every forward movement it seems that something always is left behind. With sensations such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter a fundamental connection with people is lost in translation. Though these mediums make it very simple to communicate with friends and family the intention behind making and continuing relationships is moot. It feels like a mass email blast. People can make blanket statements about their life, what they are doing, and who they have been hanging out with. I miss the days where we had to pick up the phone and call someone, hear their voice, and have a conversation. Or even further back, when you had to sit dow to write a letter that was specific to the person you were writing. My relationships are important to me and I feel that these mass media sites cheapens them. But I must confess I do use them. What does that make me? A hypocrite? Or am I just having to succumb to my generations technological advancements? Whatever it is, it makes me wonder if with all these social networking sites, what is society missing out on? Streets are filled with people have their iPod speakers in their ears, electing to avoid actual contact with real human beings in favor of sitting in front of a computer screen. Maybe that is why I have chosen a profession where I see and talk to people all day long. I thrive on making those contacts and making people laugh and smile. Oh well, I am sure someone will soon make all the social networking sites have live video chat. Then I will have to worry about whether or not I turned my camera off and people are getting too much access to my life!
