What troubles me is the Internet and the electronic technology revolution. Shyness is fueled in part by so many people spending huge amounts of time alone, isolated on e-mail, in chat rooms, which reduces their face-to-face contact with other people.

Summary

This quote highlights the concern regarding the impact of the Internet and electronic technology on human interaction. The speaker discusses how the prevalence of spending excessive time online, whether on email or in chat rooms, contributes to isolation and diminishes the opportunity for face-to-face communication. The quote suggests that this isolation, caused by excessive reliance on digital communication, perpetuates shyness and inhibits the development of personal connections.

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