The growth of ambient intimacy can seem like modern narcissism taken to a new, supermetabolic extreme — the ultimate expression of a generation of celebrity-addled youths who believe their every utterance is fascinating and ought to be shared with the world.
Is that so bad? ;-)
Read Clive’s, “Brave New World of Digital Intimacy,” for context and an interesting take on social networking.
Hat tip: Chris Messina.