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Subject: Are smartphones the death of social interaction?

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For real though, I feel like people look at iPhone screens more than they look at other people nowadays.

I'm even typing this on a smartphone.

  • 01.02.2013 6:51 AM PDT

Probably but people are the real cause for using them so much.

  • 01.02.2013 6:52 AM PDT

Everything was the death of social interaction.
TV, Video Games, PC and now smart phones.
I still see people talking to each other, no?

  • 01.02.2013 6:54 AM PDT

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No.

Social interaction is more of a broad term. As the name suggests its to interact with people socially. Although the method that this interaction occurs has changed it still very much exists.

  • 01.02.2013 6:54 AM PDT
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No. People still, and always will, talk to each other.

  • 01.02.2013 6:55 AM PDT
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Why So Serious?

"I'm gonna go America all over everybody's asses!"
-Charlie, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Nah, brah. Humans are an innately social species. Just because we use more tech, more frequently, nowadays doesn't mean we're going to stop - if anything, tech makes it easier to socialize.

  • 01.02.2013 6:55 AM PDT

GOAT

Yes and no.

Makes us lose our attention spans and make normal conversation harder, but Facebook and other crap will live on.

  • 01.02.2013 6:55 AM PDT
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Keep It Clean!

It's close, but when the Google Goggles or a variation of it goes mainstream, I think it will actually help social interaction to a whole new level.

  • 01.02.2013 6:56 AM PDT

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Not really

Smartphones allow for more social interaction when the people in question aren't present

durr

  • 01.02.2013 6:58 AM PDT

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Posted by: Frequency99poopy
No.

Social interaction is more of a broad term. As the name suggests its to interact with people socially. Although the method that this interaction occurs has changed it still very much exists.

I should have been more specific, I'm talking more about physical social interaction. As an example, the new years party I went to a few days ago consisted of everyone's eyes fixed on their smartphones for the duration of the party, which honestly concerned me. But you are right; the whole smartphone thing is a bit of a paradox given people technically are more social than ever, yet are speaking fewer words to eachother in person.

  • 01.02.2013 6:59 AM PDT

If you're passionate about the thing you're talking about, I'll always lend an ear.

Depends on the person.

People who are less socially active generally use their phones more in real-life social situations. Kinda locking themselves out of the real-life situation and replacing it with a 'Don't talk to me, I'm talking to someone else'. That's why I try to never be on my phone in social situations even when I could. Unless it's just too awkward.

For awkward situations. Thank god we have smartphones!

  • 01.02.2013 7:01 AM PDT

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Posted by: Frequency99poopy
No.

Social interaction is more of a broad term. As the name suggests its to interact with people socially. Although the method that this interaction occurs has changed it still very much exists.

I should have been more specific, I'm talking more about physical social interaction. As an example, the new years party I went to a few days ago consisted of everyone's eyes fixed on their smartphones for the duration of the party, which honestly concerned me. But you are right; the whole smartphone thing is a bit of a paradox given people technically are more social than ever, yet are speaking fewer words to eachother in person.


I do a lot of communicating over Xbox Live. Just 2 days ago I was chatting it up with a British guy with superiority complex (just kidding love ya maz), and an Asian chilling in Africa. Although face to face conversations may become less common its certainly change that will be interesting to follow.

However my family is rather "old school" during the holidays so electronics didn't ruin the fun for us. I can see where you're coming from though.

  • 01.02.2013 7:14 AM PDT

It's sensible to worry about society becoming heartless robotic media sponges, but at least genuine face to face interactions can become much more valuable / meaningful for everyone.

My friends and I play a game whenever we're all eating food together that some of you probably know about. When everyone is seated, you place your phone in the middle of the table until you all leave. Everyone agrees to split the bill under one condition: You cannot touch your phone until you leave and whoever does is stuck with the bill.

Moral of the story: Friends don't let friends be sponges.

  • 01.02.2013 7:19 AM PDT
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I don't know that I would say its the death of it, but I would say that people don't interact with each other like they used to. Its not just smart phones, tablets, facebook, IM services, email, they all seem like they are used more than actually talking to someone face to face. Even calling someone seems to be uncommon nowadays.

Think about this, how often do you send an IM, text, or message on facebook instead of calling someone.

Social interaction will never completely die, but I do feel that it has/is/will decline more.

  • 01.02.2013 7:22 AM PDT
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There is just something magical about leaning your head back, letting your eyes roll into the back of your head, and taking a piss while floating in the swimming pool.

Not only have cell phones destroyed personal interaction, but texting, facebook, social media networks.

My wife doesn't even talk to her friends anymore but through facebook. I personally hate facebook. I refuse to have a page.

I find it also a little weird when younger guys (20's) say to me, "Yeah just let me know. Leave me a message on facebook".

I'm like, "-blam!- no dude! If I am going to communicate to you I'll call you or speak to you in person. I'm not going to talk business on facebook. -blam!- dumb.

  • 01.02.2013 7:24 AM PDT