> I was referring to all the instant communications we now have that produce so much activity and so little value. Is that all we've got? We are more connected

> I was referring to all the instant communications we now have that produce so much activity and so little value. Is that all we've got? We are more connected with people than ever. And future generations will be even more so. I get that there's a general sentiment that spending more time on Facebook or Twitter isn't valuable "real people time." But I'll be contrarian and say it is. I've kept in touch with more of the people I care about AND have deeper relationships with them because of social software and mobile communications tech. Yes, because of Facebook, Skype, and the panoply of other innovations that may seem like just pointless activity.