Where has the art of conversation gone? Technology has taken it away!

So true great point! I too when growing up waaaaay back then, played outdoor and indoor games that were interactive: Hop scotch, mother may I?, jacks, tic tac toe, hide and seek, monopoly, all kinds of card games etc., now just like you've said electronic game and electronic boards are the thing now. No conversation is necessary.

@rosegell08 So very true Rose! Society has become a nation of selfish individuals. Everyone seems to be in their own little world and nobody is really listening to the other person....I can see how children and other responsibilities can be neglected because of technology and a cell phone.

@itslikethistome Yes, and the sad fact is, it doesn't add to the relationship, sometimes it even lessens it.

@itslikethistome people are judgemental more now a days. also they treat each other roughly pretty quickly.

Personally I like it when others think of me in a good way without criticism. Also, in what way has the internet made people more paranoid?

@skysnap I absolutely agree with you on that point. The fear of cyber-bullying can make people paranoid because of others passing judgements on them. The positive intended use of the internet has been changed into a sea of hackers, cyber-bullying, scammers, and vicious haters whos only objective or intent is to make others feel bad or to harm them. How very sad and unfortunate.

Me too Kevin. Seems like its easier said that done. I believe personal discipline and training ourself to pull away from so much usage of technology can help. Perhaps we could have a schedule of when to use our electronic devices at specific times.

@itslikethistome Not a bad idea dear friend.

I was thinking too that people are so engrossed in their phones that things like a crime being committed will go unnoticed. On the other hand cell phones have been usueful though in reporting or recording crimes as well.

I agree...Technology can be a "two edged sword"....It has its benefit, but on the flip side technology can have adverse consequences.

Yep. There's more to do with a cell phone now especially with all the apps, social sites and activities that a cell phone offers.

@itslikethistome I guess airlines are competing for business, so investment in on-board amenities on long flights can make the difference.

@pgntwo lol! I would not be surprised either. The airlines are in the business of making money, so it wouldn't shock me if their technology allowed the internet to be on their passenger flights. You're absolutely right. We as a people are connected at the hip to our cell phones, iphones, iPads, and laptops, so to keep their business going and the money coming, you will eventually hear a pin drop on these flights :)

I would not be surprised if the airports and airliners found a way to do that....They, the airliners know people are connected to their cell phones and eg's

So if someone texts you, you don't read their messages?

This phenomenon even happens at restaurants too

Lol! There are those, including me, who have used my cell phone in the same house to call my hubby. I was upstairs and he was in the basement. Now the extreme is family members being in the same room and texting each other! That's a smh situation.