I have three thoughts on this: 1) We are all forced to use computers in a sort of arms race against our would be competitors in any job market or office place.

I have three thoughts on this: 1) We are all forced to use computers in a sort of arms race against our would be competitors in any job market or office place. 2) The browser and mobile phones are the ultimate swiss army knife and this will only get worse as all forms of media and communication get even more saturated. 3) People's reactions to his disconnection is exactly how I feel about my friend who refuses to get a cell phone. It is very annoying to communicate with him because it's like he has his own communication paradigm. He's always unavailable, barely returns calls, and always wants us to plan meticulously where and when to meet when going out, where as the rest of us just freestyle it because you can use your cell to freestyle it on the way. This reminds me of the new york times article on Cell phone refuseniks: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/technology/23cell.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/23/technology/23cell.html