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shiraliDEVENTER, Overijssel Netherlands2 Threads 40 PostsHow come that in this age of technology and globalisation, people are even more further away from each other than before.I mean we all walk around with all types of communication devices and hundreds of satellites flying in the atmosphere still so many people are lonely, some cannot find partners, some are not even able to find quality friends and still others who have choosen to either shut their social feelings or find refuge in the material satisfaction!!!
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If we didn't have all this technology in the world it would be an even lonlier place i feel. Many of us have more online friends than real life friends 
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millions of people walking around and we need technology to find each other!!! 
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crowds of people, passing in the street, eyes frozen ahead to avoid contact...
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shirali: How come that in this age of technology and globalisation, people are even more further away from each other than before.I mean we all walk around with all types of communication devices and hundreds of satellites flying in the atmosphere still so many people are lonely, some cannot find partners, some are not even able to find quality friends and still others who have choosen to either shut their social feelings or find refuge in the material satisfaction!!!.
sad isnt it
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bulls eye my friend
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I could extrapolate on what my opinion is to the situation, but it is just an opinion nothing more.
I will be very brief here:
1.) We live in an instant gratification society. It's easier to text or email than it is to write a letter or pick up the phone and have a conversation. Which to me translates to mean less actual human interaction=less of a connection between people.
2.) It's easy to play games with emotions on an internet dating site because people can say whatever they'd like. I dare say someone wouldn't be as rude or nasty to another person face-to-face. It's simple to send an email or text message laden with obscenities and negativity and cut a person off without so much as a how you do.
3.) Youngsters are not learning how to properly relate to others with respect, because parents are so afraid to enforce good manners, boundaries and discipline. For some it's easier to rely on a TV and school to raise children than it is to actually get in there and play an active role in their life and teach them responsibility, self-respect and morals.
All of these things I believe combine to make society what it is right now and are the main reasons why SOME (not all) people feel others are so dispensable. JMHO....it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
I will be very brief here:
1.) We live in an instant gratification society. It's easier to text or email than it is to write a letter or pick up the phone and have a conversation. Which to me translates to mean less actual human interaction=less of a connection between people.
2.) It's easy to play games with emotions on an internet dating site because people can say whatever they'd like. I dare say someone wouldn't be as rude or nasty to another person face-to-face. It's simple to send an email or text message laden with obscenities and negativity and cut a person off without so much as a how you do.
3.) Youngsters are not learning how to properly relate to others with respect, because parents are so afraid to enforce good manners, boundaries and discipline. For some it's easier to rely on a TV and school to raise children than it is to actually get in there and play an active role in their life and teach them responsibility, self-respect and morals.
All of these things I believe combine to make society what it is right now and are the main reasons why SOME (not all) people feel others are so dispensable. JMHO....it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
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lilmamma71: I could extrapolate on what my opinion is to the situation, but it is just an opinion nothing more.
I will be very brief here:
1.) We live in an instant gratification society. It's easier to text or email than it is to write a letter or pick up the phone and have a conversation. Which to me translates to mean less actual human interaction=less of a connection between people.
2.) It's easy to play games with emotions on an internet dating site because people can say whatever they'd like. I dare say someone wouldn't be as rude or nasty to another person face-to-face. It's simple to send an email or text message laden with obscenities and negativity and cut a person off without so much as a how you do.
3.) Youngsters are not learning how to properly relate to others with respect, because parents are so afraid to enforce good manners, boundaries and discipline. For some it's easier to rely on a TV and school to raise children than it is to actually get in there and play an active role in their life and teach them responsibility, self-respect and morals.
All of these things I believe combine to make society what it is right now and are the main reasons why SOME (not all) people feel others are so dispensable. JMHO....it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
agreeI will be very brief here:
1.) We live in an instant gratification society. It's easier to text or email than it is to write a letter or pick up the phone and have a conversation. Which to me translates to mean less actual human interaction=less of a connection between people.
2.) It's easy to play games with emotions on an internet dating site because people can say whatever they'd like. I dare say someone wouldn't be as rude or nasty to another person face-to-face. It's simple to send an email or text message laden with obscenities and negativity and cut a person off without so much as a how you do.
3.) Youngsters are not learning how to properly relate to others with respect, because parents are so afraid to enforce good manners, boundaries and discipline. For some it's easier to rely on a TV and school to raise children than it is to actually get in there and play an active role in their life and teach them responsibility, self-respect and morals.
All of these things I believe combine to make society what it is right now and are the main reasons why SOME (not all) people feel others are so dispensable. JMHO....it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
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I only have one neighbor that even knows my name
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shirali: How come that in this age of technology and globalisation, people are even more further away from each other than before.I mean we all walk around with all types of communication devices and hundreds of satellites flying in the atmosphere still so many people are lonely, some cannot find partners, some are not even able to find quality friends and still others who have choosen to either shut their social feelings or find refuge in the material satisfaction!!!.
You make a valid point.
It's easier to sit at a computer and "jabber" than to go out and make meaningful conversation with others.
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.it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
You have got it right(im a fan),i have already returned to my basics and am much happier to take the risk of meeting and talking to people in real than watch them on the screen only.WE can still make a come back!!!
You have got it right(im a fan),i have already returned to my basics and am much happier to take the risk of meeting and talking to people in real than watch them on the screen only.WE can still make a come back!!!
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lilmamma71: I could extrapolate on what my opinion is to the situation, but it is just an opinion nothing more.
I will be very brief here:
1.) We live in an instant gratification society. It's easier to text or email than it is to write a letter or pick up the phone and have a conversation. Which to me translates to mean less actual human interaction=less of a connection between people.
2.) It's easy to play games with emotions on an internet dating site because people can say whatever they'd like. I dare say someone wouldn't be as rude or nasty to another person face-to-face. It's simple to send an email or text message laden with obscenities and negativity and cut a person off without so much as a how you do.
3.) Youngsters are not learning how to properly relate to others with respect, because parents are so afraid to enforce good manners, boundaries and discipline. For some it's easier to rely on a TV and school to raise children than it is to actually get in there and play an active role in their life and teach them responsibility, self-respect and morals.
All of these things I believe combine to make society what it is right now and are the main reasons why SOME (not all) people feel others are so dispensable. JMHO....it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
I will be very brief here:
1.) We live in an instant gratification society. It's easier to text or email than it is to write a letter or pick up the phone and have a conversation. Which to me translates to mean less actual human interaction=less of a connection between people.
2.) It's easy to play games with emotions on an internet dating site because people can say whatever they'd like. I dare say someone wouldn't be as rude or nasty to another person face-to-face. It's simple to send an email or text message laden with obscenities and negativity and cut a person off without so much as a how you do.
3.) Youngsters are not learning how to properly relate to others with respect, because parents are so afraid to enforce good manners, boundaries and discipline. For some it's easier to rely on a TV and school to raise children than it is to actually get in there and play an active role in their life and teach them responsibility, self-respect and morals.
All of these things I believe combine to make society what it is right now and are the main reasons why SOME (not all) people feel others are so dispensable. JMHO....it would be nice to get back to basic human kindness and to treat others the way we would like to be treated, it really is that simple.
Now why didn't I take the time to say that.
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I have many neighbors that know me, but they all have fur,scales. claws, and fangs... still preferable to living with my ex though. 
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one reason is because people dont have alot of free time.
spending most of your waking hours at work that causes you to spend much of your free time taking care of the things you need to do when you dont have to be at your workplace. going online can be done in a moments notice, its convenient.
spending most of your waking hours at work that causes you to spend much of your free time taking care of the things you need to do when you dont have to be at your workplace. going online can be done in a moments notice, its convenient.
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People don't take the time any more to smell the roses,hear the birds sing,know there neighbor,there to busy trying to find happiness in material things,so they work long hours,to pay for the nice cars and houses,put every penny they can in the bank...the next thing you know...life has passed you bye...And you never took the time to enjoy it.
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In response to: How come that in this age of technology and globalisation, people are even more further away from each other than before.I mean we all walk around with all types of communication devices and hundreds of satellites flying in the atmosphere still so many people are lonely, some cannot find partners, some are not even able to find quality friends and still others who have choosen to either shut their social feelings or find refuge in the material satisfaction!!!.
I think too that there is a conditioning that has occurred, possibly through the media (movies, news, etc) that says the individual is the end-all. We must amass money or be noticed to be successful. We chase that. There is also the misconception that there is lack in the universe. So we focus too much on ourselves and self-actualization, and hang on to what we have. We think somehow that sharing ourselves with others is a compromise and takes from us. We fear loss, not realizing that there is infinite abundance. What causes manifestation of lack (of anything) is our perception. Our actions follow to bring that about.
We worry about something being taken away, our self-respect, our belongings, our dignity, our property, our rights, our freedom, whatever.
Truth is, these cannot be taken away. Sharing ourselves with others is like owning the ocean and someone dipping in and taking a cup - we never miss it.
Self-actualization involves the reaching out and embracing the rest of humanity, realizing we are all one. We are all individual drops in the ocean, sure but we collectively ARE the ocean. Separation is an illusion, I think.
Again, I think we have been brainwashed a bit - it is up to us to shake that off.
We get up, put on our coat, go out and be with others, simple.
We always will find time for what is important to us.
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Master your Possessions,Don't let them Master you!
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demonfairy: People don't take the time any more to smell the roses,hear the birds sing,know there neighbor,there to busy trying to find happiness in material things,so they work long hours,to pay for the nice cars and houses,put every penny they can in the bank...the next thing you know...life has passed you bye...And you never took the time to enjoy it.
I have to agree...enjoy life, have fun, smile....Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is the future
Today is a gift
That's why is call a PRESENT.
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sharkmeat: one reason is because people dont have alot of free time.
spending most of your waking hours at work that causes you to spend much of your free time taking care of the things you need to do when you dont have to be at your workplace. going online can be done in a moments notice, its convenient.
spending most of your waking hours at work that causes you to spend much of your free time taking care of the things you need to do when you dont have to be at your workplace. going online can be done in a moments notice, its convenient.
I agree... work and entertainment have become less interactive and sociable and more detached and passive.
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