I think the core of the article is human intimacy. The cause of this intimacy is not always the fear and economics of survival. I like to think along - "Friend

I think the core of the article is human intimacy. The cause of this intimacy is not always the fear and economics of survival. I like to think along - "Friend is your need answered". One has different needs, some professional, some emotional and some relating to fear. Facebook and other media does not replace but blurs distinctions and level of intimacy required with a new generalized publish and subscribe model.