Awkward Encounters

In her book, Always On, Naomi Baron discusses the ways in which people multitask while carrying out conversations through instant messaging. A 2007 study conducted by the AP along with AOL further examined not only the multitasking nature of instant messaging conversations, but also looking at the types of conversations that both teens (aged 13-18) and adults (aged 18+) found acceptable to carry out through instant messaging. For more information about the study, including a link to the statistics, keep reading.

In class we were discussing how much technology has become incorporated into our everyday lives and to what point we even depend on it. Well, today I think I witnessed a new height of dependency. While going on a walk to stretch my legs on the floor of the hospital I was admitted to, I noticed that one patient was sleeping with not just one, but two laptops in bed with her.

Yes, I guess you could call me a hypocrite because I too am on my laptop while in the hospital, but still, when is this concept of being "always on" too much?