As technology makes the world a more convenient place it has also had dramatic effects on how we communicate with each other. The cell phone, more than any other invention in history has connected the world, and the Smart Phone has taken that to the next level. We can now Skype or keep in touch through social media with people across the globe. The counter to that however is now we text family members in the next room; we Tweet friend 'X' while we are hanging out with friend 'Y'; we check scores on our phones while we are sitting at the game, and we lose the ability to sustain routine conversations while opting instead to send emails or Facebook messages.
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