DaChispa

You really see how the world is changing when you notice the flexibility people now have in how they manage their social and working lives. I sat on the train a few nights ago and heard a group of early teens discuss arrangements. It was quickly evident that they were plugged into a much wider virtual network, not only by text, but also via Facebook (which they were checking on their phones). Plans could be made or changed on the fly and easily communicated. It did make me wonder whether this might lead to a death of patience. If everything is so quick – rapidly changing plans, sound byte entertainment, fast access to information – is there a danger that just stopping and thinking might become a disappearing skill?