АМЕРИКАНЦЫ В СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ СЕТЯХ
Заменяют ли сети общение в реале? Авторы подводят итоги исследования: "Слишком много болтовни. Слишком мало настоящих разговоров"
(The Wall Street Journal", May 10, 2015)
Is Technology Making People Less Sociable?
Debate centers on the effects of mobile technology and social media, online and off
"With the spread of mobile technology, it’s become much easier for more people to maintain constant contact with their social networks online. And a lot of people are taking advantage of that opportunity.
One indication: A recent Pew Research survey of adults in the U.S. found that 71% use Facebook at least occasionally, and 45% of Facebook users check the site several times a day.
That sounds like people are becoming more sociable. But some people think the opposite is happening. The problem, they say, is that we spend so much time maintaining superficial connections online that we aren’t dedicating enough time or effort to cultivating deeper real-life relationships. Too much chatter, too little real conversation. <...>
(The Wall Street Journal", May 10, 2015)
Is Technology Making People Less Sociable?
Debate centers on the effects of mobile technology and social media, online and off
"With the spread of mobile technology, it’s become much easier for more people to maintain constant contact with their social networks online. And a lot of people are taking advantage of that opportunity.
One indication: A recent Pew Research survey of adults in the U.S. found that 71% use Facebook at least occasionally, and 45% of Facebook users check the site several times a day.
That sounds like people are becoming more sociable. But some people think the opposite is happening. The problem, they say, is that we spend so much time maintaining superficial connections online that we aren’t dedicating enough time or effort to cultivating deeper real-life relationships. Too much chatter, too little real conversation. <...>