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The extinction of human interaction takes yet another step forward...

I hate even thinking this, but as we “progress” in “society” it sure seems like each step “forward” brings us closer and closer to becoming the “Borg” from Star Trek where everything happens in your head and personal interaction becomes less necessary and thus more foreign.  I hope this stops or at least slows down at some point and the value of human interaction surfaces as something we want to preserve.  I find it sad, however, that this seems more of a hope than an eventuality the way things are going everywhere — even in audio.  Ugh.  Thoughts?

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soix

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soix OP
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Yes, there are technological advances that improve our lives, but they aren't all that important when compared to the slow erosion of common decency.
@tony1954 — Amen to that, but as the former seems to be driving a lot of the latter and shows no signs of slowing...Ugh, just ugh. 
soix OP
10,134 posts
 
I don't want to be 100% negative, when was the last time anything in this world changed for the better?
Man, I’d hate to hear from you when you WANT to be negative.  But it does seem like one step forward and two steps back at times.  When we forget what we’re losing with “progress,” that’s what I really fear I guess.

soix OP
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Some very good and thought-provoking responses.  I have to say that validating online audio shows using porn as an analogy was very unexpected, and effective.  I agree that if I can’t make it to an audio show it’d still be interesting to glean what I can thru some high-quality digital reproductions — better than nothing, right?  As always, MC’s sarcasm sprinkled with insight is appreciated.  I do hope we find a way forward where all the digital convenience can coexist and enhance the overall human experience, but maybe, and as with many new things in life, we need to over pursue in a new direction first to find the ultimate balance.  I sure hope that’s the case here.  
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