Quote by Clifford Stoll

When I'm online, I'm alone in a room, tapping on a keyboard, staring at a cathode-ray tube.

When I'm online, I'm alone in a room, tapping on a keyboard,

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This quote highlights the solitary nature of being online. It implies that despite being connected to a vast network of individuals, the act of being online often isolates individuals physically and emotionally. The reference to tapping on a keyboard and staring at a cathode-ray tube emphasizes the mechanical and impersonal aspects of online interactions, suggesting that genuine human connection can be lost in the digital realm.

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