I have over 500 contacts in my phone. I speak to, maybe, 10-15 of these a week. Half of these are family members, one I live with, the rest are the chosen few that I don't avoid. I have more "interactios" on Facebook and instant messenger than I do over the phone, and definately in person...
WTF?
What exaclty are we doing? I realize that the world is a scary place, and that it is so easy to simply avoid everything that is going on in our lives. But, lately, I have found myself somewhat disgusted with myself in regards to my electronic communication outweighing my verbal communication. I feel that avoidance, my own in particular, is beginning to tire me out.
Does anyone hear me? Agree?
I know that each one of us has our own experiences that have caused us to withdraw from society. But, how can we, as a culture, get back to circles around firepits, evenings in the park, random spur-of-the-moment desicions to hang out, etc. etc.? I know plenty of people who are already somewhat communal in interaction, but I feel that our society as a whole is pretty wrapped up in the idea of communication (insert social network name here______), but not actually the act of communicating (Myself included).
I know several people who have aattempted to leave the internet scene alltogether. While that may be necessary for some people (wondering that for myself...) I wonder what integration would be like? Is it possible? Or will I have to tweet about my new blog after typing, ignore you when you call me, and then text you back instead?
Hi! Sorry. Busy right now. What's up?Avoidance leads to Isolation.
Isolation is the death of relationship.
Thus, death to the soul.