You often hear about how connected we are in the digital age. It is easier than ever to stay in touch with people and events near and far with the advent of email, cell phones, and social networks. The 24-hour news cycle has gone viral. If I want it now I can Buy Now.
Yet in the wake of hurricane Sandy and a week without electricity, cell service, or access to the internet, I can honestly say I felt more connected in many ways while being disconnected from the digital world. More connected to friends, family, neighbors, and my local community.
When is the last time you had a conversation at length with someone close to you that was not interrupted by a phone call, text message, email, or status update?
And now we return to the "real world" and the ongoing quest of how to reconcile these two kinds of connected.
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