My take? I like what he had to say. Look how many people are so disattached from "society" while on their cell phones. Real 'human' interaction is endangered. All this new technology is aiding in seperating everyone up into single buying units. How many people walk next to other people while talking on their phone - it's DISGUSTING.
- jeremy (curiousthoughts)
Why are you so upset about the article?
Posted by: jeremy at February 23, 2005 07:50 PM
"disattached from "society,"" now there is a great quote for you. I would place some more emphasis on the word “-detached-” and also ask what you are attempting to prove by adopting this idea for yourself. Do they teach thinking for yourself at chatt state? If not maybe you could petition them to add it to the curriculum next semester.
Posted by: Richard at February 23, 2005 11:44 PM
Free thinking? That is EXACTLY what I've done you f***** 'tard. Maybe you think everyone should adopt YOUR way of thinking instead so they might gain your approval.
Good job grammer police, your parents would be prowd.
Posted by: jeremy at February 24, 2005 12:27 AM
I have to agree with Richard a bit on this one - removing oneself from society, whether that be by means of technology or something else, is not a new idea. Technology is not an enemy, in fact, it is what has enabled you to type this comment and voice your opinion, it is what allows you to pursue your passion of photography. We live in a world today that is busier than we ever imagined, a world that demands immediacy in action lest we fall behind the times. Those who remove themselves from society would do so with or without this technology. Some choose cell phones, others choose iPods, while others choose drugs, or walkmans, etc...it is always there. Trying to place blame on things rather than the person is foolish and futile - in my opinion.
What is disgusting to me is people who are more reactionary than thinking - such as yourself Jeremy. The first thing you did after someone addressed your comment was to resort to vulgarities and insults. You could have just stated your position again. Easy right? Maybe not.
Another point is your choice of words. If you are going to take it upon yoursefl to address such a large issue as this, I would perhaps make it a point to construct your response in a way that is grammatically correct. In this instance - the word "disattached" which is not even a word. Do you agree or disagree?
Posted by: Jon at February 24, 2005 09:00 AM
I think you're missing the point. It's not about a particular product, it's about how easy it has become to DETACH one's self from society. Before all of this cell-phone, pda, ipod, text message stuff, people had to find more creative, and ACTIVE ways of escaping society - mentally AND physically. Now you can escape while standing in a crowd of 10,000 people without ever talking to one. It really hapers social skill development if you cannot interact with those around you in public.
Sorry if I still don't conform to your way of thinking, I must be wrong if I dont. Please forgive me in advance.
Posted by: jeremy at February 24, 2005 10:11 AM
and before the grammar police jumps on my typo - that word is, 'hampers'
Posted by: jeremy at February 24, 2005 10:12 AM
You are forgiven. I do want to say that sometimes you just have to escape, given the ignorance and apathy of most people in today's world. Frankly, I love the advantage of closing people off when you don't have the time or energy to deal with them. That doesn't make me less creative or real.
Posted by: Jon at February 24, 2005 10:22 AM
Right on target Jon! Jeremy, I would think about what you type before you post it. I’d also go back and read that article one more time. I would then like to know how you think that this problem should be addressed. You know, get ready for that Thinking 101 class.
Posted by: Richard at February 24, 2005 11:53 AM
My take? I like what he had to say. Look how many people are so disattached from "society" while on their cell phones. Real 'human' interaction is endangered. All this new technology is aiding in seperating everyone up into single buying units. How many people walk next to other people while talking on their phone - it's DISGUSTING.
- jeremy (curiousthoughts)
Why are you so upset about the article?
Posted by: jeremy at February 23, 2005 07:50 PM
"disattached from "society,"" now there is a great quote for you. I would place some more emphasis on the word “-detached-” and also ask what you are attempting to prove by adopting this idea for yourself. Do they teach thinking for yourself at chatt state? If not maybe you could petition them to add it to the curriculum next semester.
Posted by: Richard at February 23, 2005 11:44 PM
Free thinking? That is EXACTLY what I've done you f***** 'tard. Maybe you think everyone should adopt YOUR way of thinking instead so they might gain your approval.
Good job grammer police, your parents would be prowd.
Posted by: jeremy at February 24, 2005 12:27 AM
I have to agree with Richard a bit on this one - removing oneself from society, whether that be by means of technology or something else, is not a new idea. Technology is not an enemy, in fact, it is what has enabled you to type this comment and voice your opinion, it is what allows you to pursue your passion of photography. We live in a world today that is busier than we ever imagined, a world that demands immediacy in action lest we fall behind the times. Those who remove themselves from society would do so with or without this technology. Some choose cell phones, others choose iPods, while others choose drugs, or walkmans, etc...it is always there. Trying to place blame on things rather than the person is foolish and futile - in my opinion.
What is disgusting to me is people who are more reactionary than thinking - such as yourself Jeremy. The first thing you did after someone addressed your comment was to resort to vulgarities and insults. You could have just stated your position again. Easy right? Maybe not.
Another point is your choice of words. If you are going to take it upon yoursefl to address such a large issue as this, I would perhaps make it a point to construct your response in a way that is grammatically correct. In this instance - the word "disattached" which is not even a word. Do you agree or disagree?
Posted by: Jon at February 24, 2005 09:00 AM
I think you're missing the point. It's not about a particular product, it's about how easy it has become to DETACH one's self from society. Before all of this cell-phone, pda, ipod, text message stuff, people had to find more creative, and ACTIVE ways of escaping society - mentally AND physically. Now you can escape while standing in a crowd of 10,000 people without ever talking to one. It really hapers social skill development if you cannot interact with those around you in public.
Sorry if I still don't conform to your way of thinking, I must be wrong if I dont. Please forgive me in advance.
Posted by: jeremy at February 24, 2005 10:11 AM
and before the grammar police jumps on my typo - that word is, 'hampers'
Posted by: jeremy at February 24, 2005 10:12 AM
You are forgiven. I do want to say that sometimes you just have to escape, given the ignorance and apathy of most people in today's world. Frankly, I love the advantage of closing people off when you don't have the time or energy to deal with them. That doesn't make me less creative or real.
Posted by: Jon at February 24, 2005 10:22 AM
Right on target Jon! Jeremy, I would think about what you type before you post it. I’d also go back and read that article one more time. I would then like to know how you think that this problem should be addressed. You know, get ready for that Thinking 101 class.
Posted by: Richard at February 24, 2005 11:53 AM