I grew up in the late 50’s thru the mid 70s. Hippie times, war, protest, the whole thing. I also remember playing with other kids when I was young and going out with friends in my teens and early 20s. We would frequent one of the many clubs for dancing. In case someone who knows me chimes in, I am NOT claiming to be a good or even passable dancer.
The thing is, we experienced everything life had to offer (us), together. We fretted when we did not hear back from that friend or love interest in a day or two.
I think that lack of immediacy made us place a higher value on our time and certainly on our relationships with our friends.
I like the idea of real, in person interaction being unpredictable and chaotic. Certainly true, I've never thought of it like that before.
The quantification thing is certainly true. I've got a feeling that has peaked though (remind me why I should connect my washing machine to the WiFi). Only a feeling right now
I grew up in the late 50’s thru the mid 70s. Hippie times, war, protest, the whole thing. I also remember playing with other kids when I was young and going out with friends in my teens and early 20s. We would frequent one of the many clubs for dancing. In case someone who knows me chimes in, I am NOT claiming to be a good or even passable dancer.
The thing is, we experienced everything life had to offer (us), together. We fretted when we did not hear back from that friend or love interest in a day or two.
I think that lack of immediacy made us place a higher value on our time and certainly on our relationships with our friends.
It is sad really.
I really miss doing things with people, but the internet is more alluring than human contact for most.
I like the idea of real, in person interaction being unpredictable and chaotic. Certainly true, I've never thought of it like that before.
The quantification thing is certainly true. I've got a feeling that has peaked though (remind me why I should connect my washing machine to the WiFi). Only a feeling right now
As much as I have loved the internet, it needs to go away. It's ruined humanity's humanity.
This article makes a ton of sense; two of my nephews are archetypes of the unpaired lonely souls referenced here, sadly..
for me, as 9-5 work, marriage & parenthood happened, there has become very little time for socializing - & everyone else seems busy adulting too..
I know the feeling. I have no friend time anymore. It's just work and responsibilities. I have literally no "fun."