Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Rethinking ipodding--is it really social isolation?


everyday is like sunday
Originally uploaded by Ms. Pants.
So today, I went to Starbucks (yes, I know it's a social no-no, but I was craving an Indian Chai).

Anyway, as I waited in line, listening to my videoipod...I was in a world of my own, listening to Democracy Now (www.democracynow.org)--and Noam Chomsky talk about his new book.

When suddenly the bubbly Starbucks girl asked me, 'what are you listening to?', and the guy behind me (aparently sneaking looks @ my ipod) said, "oh she's watching Noam Chomsky, isn't he amazing?"

Just when I thought that ipodding caused social isolation, it actually creates a way for others to start a conversation with you!

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