Concerning Dean's Blog Entry: The impersonality of the Internet
I just want to post some words about the described "internet development".
All in all, I share some of your thoughts and concerns.
But regarding your question:
"Does anyone else get the feeling that with all the technology upon us, we as a society are becoming too impersonal?"
I honestly, don't think, that we "as a society" are becoming too impersonal. I would say more, we just have much more communication options - based on the internet development - than a couple of years ago. And using websites like myspace.com and facebook.com is NOT a substitue to meet my friends in person, it is - for me - more a "nice to have" in addition to that! But I agree, maybe there are some guys, who may use this websites to exessive.
As a personal example relating to your example "Instead of using the phone, we write an email." I use the internet by using skype to call my grandmother at least twice a month! ;)
As conclusion, I totally agree with you, that the internet usage is
"just like most things in the world, it can only work if it is done in moderation"
-Joern