Too frequently the trend in our society is for individuals to be detached from one another. Automobiles have taken us off the streets, where we used to greet each other and stop to chit chat. Cubicles have removed a bit of the humanity in working, as have factories and even computers to some extent.
Television has planted us firmly in our living rooms, instead of out with other people. Even movie theaters, where many people get together, cut us off from true conversation because we’re staring at a big screen. You could also add to the list cell phones and social networks. It takes away from face o face conversation. And while I’m not railing against any of these inventions (except perhaps the cubicle), what we must stay away from is the tendency to be focused on ourselves too much. This only results in being detached from our fellow human beings. We have a tendency towards selfishness rather than giving to or helping our brothers and sisters in humanity. I’m not saying we’re all like that, but it can happen, if we’re not careful.
