People used what they called a telephone because they hated being close together and they were scared of being alone.

Summary

This quote suggests that the invention of the telephone was driven by people's desire for both physical distance and emotional connection. It implies that individuals were not comfortable being in close proximity to others, potentially reflecting a sense of discomfort or need for personal space. Additionally, it states that people were also afraid of loneliness, indicating that the telephone provided a means to alleviate this fear by allowing communication and connection with others even when physically distant.

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