tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019277467574157958.post7137867763031959299..comments2020-07-24T19:35:38.872-07:00Comments on Connectivity Corner: Loneliness vs SolitudeConnectivity Cornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15055113813919515317noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019277467574157958.post-59683029846602555482012-05-31T02:20:26.993-07:002012-05-31T02:20:26.993-07:00Hi Poppy,
Sorry for the delay getting back to you...Hi Poppy,<br /><br />Sorry for the delay getting back to you, but thanks for your reflections. Thanks to my cousin Don, I have found (and linked today) a great TED Talk on the power and importance of solitude:<br /><br />http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.html<br /><br />And, Sherry Turkle's TED Talk considers the constant revisionism that can take place on-line to create our perfect (imagined) self.<br /><br />Enjoy the wilderness.<br />DarlConnectivity Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055113813919515317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019277467574157958.post-25341990077739026002012-05-27T14:07:40.770-07:002012-05-27T14:07:40.770-07:00I've only just come across your blog, but it i...I've only just come across your blog, but it is quite timely. My husband and I were discussing just this topic while out tramping on the weekend and revelling in the solitude. One of the ideas we were throwing around was the links between social media and depression. For example, most of the posts put on facebook are the fun and exciting things people are doing. It sets high ideals about what life is meant to be like and you've got to do the same to be 'liked'. What are the consequences of this pressure? A very interesting topic and I'll be having a look at that extra reading.Amanda Sterlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535965383239016581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019277467574157958.post-53307933185516913362012-04-30T00:57:47.365-07:002012-04-30T00:57:47.365-07:00Yes, Sharon, you're right. Loneliness is a com...Yes, Sharon, you're right. Loneliness is a complex and culturally-bound concept. I am reminded of a British friend who would seek out an isolated spot on an Italian beach, whereas the Italians thought she was crazy. Why go to the beach if there weren't LOTS of other people there.<br /><br />You might also check this is the Atlantic Monthly:<br />Is Facebook making us lonely?<br />http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/05/is-facebook-making-us-lonely/8930/Connectivity Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055113813919515317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8019277467574157958.post-28727770191939936492012-04-29T05:48:34.086-07:002012-04-29T05:48:34.086-07:00I will read the book based on your recommendation....I will read the book based on your recommendation. The state of aloneness and loneliness holds different meaning to different cultures and people. There are folks who leave their television on 24 hours, not for any educational benefit, but for the distractive qualities it affords. The silence of aloneness can be frightening, so comfort is sought in such distractions. To be alone without loneliness is to be one with ones' self.sharon m. pucketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827895740332190226noreply@blogger.com