In Praise of Constant Connectivity

An anonymous reader wrote to mention an opinion piece on CNet discussing the realities of living in constant contact with the world at large. The author argues that the ability to connect actually creates time for us that we wouldn't have otherwise had. From the article: "... rather than obliterate our social lives, always-on connectivity and the increased flexibility it brings will allow us to break free from the office and actually socialise more. Sure, you'll be on call at unusual hours of the day, but think about how much more efficient you'll be -- particularly if your most productive hours aren't between 9am and 5:30pm! And besides, all newfangled technology comes with an 'off' switch should you find yourself needing some down time."

Re:Strange definition...

[ozmanjusri]

At some point my bike is going to make a connection with one of them as they step into the real world road without looking.

Look, just stop stressing about it and you'll find you'll lose that flinch reaction. Everybody gets a little tense about their first, but once you've bagged a few it'll just start to come naturally, and then you'll be bowling them over like ninepins.

Re:I completely agree...

[kestasjk]

Good point, I think we-- hang on, just have to go to the local well..-- I think we take technology too-- one sec, I think the postman just arrived.. damn this mail is from ages ago, it's not even useful any more-- anyway, we don't need all this bloody-- bah, can't talk; I have to catch a train to speak to a colleague in the next town across.