1 post tagged “joel garreau”
The home is remote, even by Tibetan standards. Charming carvings cannot disguise how primitive it is. Not only does it have no toilet, it doesn't have an outhouse. Or even a designated hole in the ground. It does, however, boast one very great prize -- a ringing cellphone.
Why?
- Our Cells, Ourselves by Joel Garreau, The Washington Post, 02.24.08
Now, whether or not I actually answer my phone is debatable but one thing is for sure - I always have my phone. When I don't, my stress level is higher. The article talks about sociability. Right, that. Whether by text, twitter, or email, it keeps me connected and informed even if I rarely if ever raise it all the way to my ear.
But 1 cell for every 2 people? Crazy.
