Loss of Human Touch

As technology advances and we marvel at the digital age, one may ask if it's also tearing down our communication skills.  I can recall at least 15 years ago, a form of texting before it was the craze as we know it today. At that time as it still does, the electronic newsroom offers 'top of screening.'  Instead of simply turning to a colleague a few feet away and asking a question, you simply type your message and  instantly it's delivered to the top of your colleague's computer screen.  Yes, it saves time and produces a less noisy room, but out the window is a good conversation.  If the workday means sitting at a computer, moving around and finding the human touch maybe more challenging than ever.  That may transcend into a lack of exercise and contribute to the obesity concern haunting our country.  Digital advancement maybe eye opening, but let's not sacrifice our human connection along with it.

Joey Popp