Comments on: Summer Update and Some Thoughts on Disconnecting from the Hive Mind http://scottwilliamcarter.com/2009/07/09/summer-update-and-some-thoughts-on-disconnecting-from-the-hive-mind/ The Official Website Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:41:39 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Scott http://scottwilliamcarter.com/2009/07/09/summer-update-and-some-thoughts-on-disconnecting-from-the-hive-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Scott Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:42:46 +0000 http://scottwilliamcarter.com/?p=441#comment-37 Kala: I agree with you. The Internet usually makes for very superficial interactions. However, it *can* add depth to your face-to-face interactions when you do see people you know. That's something I've noticed. It gives me something to talk to a person about because I have something of a shared history with them. On the other hand, keeping myself off the Internet until 4:30 p.m. each day has made a world of difference for both my productivity and my sanity. Mark: I'll sign any book mailed to me. Even ones I've written. :) Kala:
I agree with you. The Internet usually makes for very superficial interactions. However, it *can* add depth to your face-to-face interactions when you do see people you know. That’s something I’ve noticed. It gives me something to talk to a person about because I have something of a shared history with them. On the other hand, keeping myself off the Internet until 4:30 p.m. each day has made a world of difference for both my productivity and my sanity.

Mark:
I’ll sign any book mailed to me. Even ones I’ve written. :)

]]> By: Mark D. http://scottwilliamcarter.com/2009/07/09/summer-update-and-some-thoughts-on-disconnecting-from-the-hive-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Mark D. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:12:45 +0000 http://scottwilliamcarter.com/?p=441#comment-36 How do I get my pre-ordered book signed by the author? I'll have to check out your Kindle books, short stories are perfect on the kindle, *if* you remember to recharge the batteries, something I often forget. How do I get my pre-ordered book signed by the author?

I’ll have to check out your Kindle books, short stories are perfect on the kindle, *if* you remember to recharge the batteries, something I often forget.

]]> By: Kala http://scottwilliamcarter.com/2009/07/09/summer-update-and-some-thoughts-on-disconnecting-from-the-hive-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Kala Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:54:44 +0000 http://scottwilliamcarter.com/?p=441#comment-35 I completely agree with your sentiments. It seems, at least to me, that this constant state of connectedness is lacking a quality of depth...hearing a human voice and speaking face-to-face seems to be a lost art these days as everything has turned "virtual". Silence can make people uncomfortable, some more than others, so the masses choose to fill their days with a constant barrage of information. If only they'd realize the wealth of knowledge that comes during the quiet times. Thanks for sharing, Scott! And congrats on the book! :) I completely agree with your sentiments. It seems, at least to me, that this constant state of connectedness is lacking a quality of depth…hearing a human voice and speaking face-to-face seems to be a lost art these days as everything has turned “virtual”. Silence can make people uncomfortable, some more than others, so the masses choose to fill their days with a constant barrage of information. If only they’d realize the wealth of knowledge that comes during the quiet times.

Thanks for sharing, Scott! And congrats on the book! :)

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