24/7 attention to communication devices has other negative implications as well. Researchers are beginning to explore the negative effect this obsession is having on vision and sleep. “Phubbing” (Love that word, Rummuser!) is the lesser evil, it turns out!
That started me thinking about time: sundials, pendulum clocks, analog clocks, pocket watches, wrist watches, digital clocks, digital watches, smart watches?
And phones?
So many changes with most of those being in my lifetime. Whereas as how many of our grandkids understand quarter past two?
Mom says all that evolution is actually ruining the world. She won’t do FB and picks up the phone when she wants to talk to family or close friends. The human voice conveys a lot more than just words:(
I, too, am intrigued with the evolution of communication. There is no substitute for the non-verbal aspects of language, IMHO — important in transmitting some of the subtler aspects of language. That’s why Skype, FaceTime appeal to me, but, unfortunately, they aren’t used as frequently as appeals to me. So, I settle for Instant Messages, texting when my cell phone had the full querty keyboard, email and old-fashioned telephone(my landline in preference to cell or a smart phone). I wonder if there is more misunderstanding using these shortened systems than others? Perhaps some grad student will investigate.
I’m with you, I think Skype and FaceTime are good ideas, but are too much of a nuisance for most people. I mostly use email and our landline for distant family and friends. I too would love to read the results of such a study.
Face to face or telephone conversation as we have known is already on the decline even within households with phubbing taking over the world.
We keep in contact with Kaitlin and family by email, telephone and visits. They all help us keep close.
24/7 attention to communication devices has other negative implications as well. Researchers are beginning to explore the negative effect this obsession is having on vision and sleep. “Phubbing” (Love that word, Rummuser!) is the lesser evil, it turns out!
One wants to keep it down to a dull roar!
That started me thinking about time: sundials, pendulum clocks, analog clocks, pocket watches, wrist watches, digital clocks, digital watches, smart watches?
And phones?
So many changes with most of those being in my lifetime. Whereas as how many of our grandkids understand quarter past two?
“Whereas as how many of our grandkids understand quarter past two?” I burst out laughing at that one. You’re completely right about that!
Mom says all that evolution is actually ruining the world. She won’t do FB and picks up the phone when she wants to talk to family or close friends. The human voice conveys a lot more than just words:(
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
I don’t do Facebook, Instagram or Twitter either. I do love blogging in addition to face to face, phone calls, and emails.
I, too, am intrigued with the evolution of communication. There is no substitute for the non-verbal aspects of language, IMHO — important in transmitting some of the subtler aspects of language. That’s why Skype, FaceTime appeal to me, but, unfortunately, they aren’t used as frequently as appeals to me. So, I settle for Instant Messages, texting when my cell phone had the full querty keyboard, email and old-fashioned telephone(my landline in preference to cell or a smart phone). I wonder if there is more misunderstanding using these shortened systems than others? Perhaps some grad student will investigate.
I’m with you, I think Skype and FaceTime are good ideas, but are too much of a nuisance for most people. I mostly use email and our landline for distant family and friends. I too would love to read the results of such a study.