Technology doesn't isolate people: U.S. study

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reuters.com - 29 days ago

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NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Contrary to popular belief, the Internet and mobile phones are not isolating people but enhancing their social worlds, according to a U.S. survey. The survey was sparked by a 2006 study by U.S. sociologists who argued technology is advancing a trend seen since 1985 -- ...

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interesting: Pew study on isolated adults, etc. http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5A50KD20091106 23 days ago

Study: Internet and mobile phones don't encourage isolation, they enhance social relationships http://tinyurl.com/ydvlnut 26 days ago

US Study: internet&cells don't isolate people http://bit.ly/3fGfG1 IMHO, there's a diff b/tw real/deep f'ships & superficial online msgs.. 27 days ago

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