Haven't finished the article yet, but I'd like to point something out; FTA: Even while talking to their tablemates, they are constantly distracted. They text,

Haven't finished the article yet, but I'd like to point something out; FTA: Even while talking to their tablemates, they are constantly distracted. They text, and repeatedly glance up at the wall-mounted TV screens. Nowhere in that sentence do I see "computer", and yes, I heartily agree that TV in public spaces should be banned. While we're at it, we might want to reconsider billboards, blaring music, etc, etc. But computers? Some of my most relaxing and productive moments have involved them, and that's mostly because they are not locked down and I can choose what to run on them (here's a hint: IM clients are usually off, if installed at all; email's not even open).