I'm equally guilty of using technology - I Twitter, I text people, I chat. But I think there's something strangely insidious about it that it makes us think we're closer when in fact we're not seeing each other, we're not connecting.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the paradoxical nature of technology and its impact on human connection. While the speaker admits to using technology and engaging in various online activities, they express a concern about its deceptive nature. They believe that despite these virtual interactions, we are not truly connecting or seeing each other. The quote suggests that technology creates an illusion of closeness, fooling us into thinking we are connected but ultimately preventing genuine human connection and the deeper understanding that comes from face-to-face interactions.

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