How many of us give a real answer to this question when asked across a computer screen?
Author William Dalrymple’s City of Djinns renders a vivid picture of the several rebirths of Delhi. In fact, the roots to present-day Delhi’s class and cultural setting, as per the author’s research and contemplation, lies in the 1947 partition. It may lead one to brood over why those abandoned yet strong roots, still redolent of affection, couldn’t influence most of these migrators to come back, even for a visit? Perhaps, digital divide between the times then and the times now is the answer to this regrettable disconnect. Though the presence of media and the Internet would have helped in knowing the real situation on the ground beyond the spin doctors’ versions, the presence of a social networking site with its ability to trace old pals (and foes) could facilitate reconciliation and healing for many on the personal front. Yet, despite the hope of connectedness that a social networking site such as a Facebook or a Skype and their likes build for separated hearts, there are researches across the world that are showing the contradictory impact of technology. Results show that people lack real friends and feel isolated owing to excessive dependance on the computer for communication purposes. In a recent study by the Duke University on Americans, the social disconnect in terms of sharing personal important issues was found to be widening. ‘From 1985 to 2004, the percentage of people who said there was no one with whom they discussed important matters tripled to 25%; the same study found that overall, Americans had one-third fewer friends and confidants than they did two decades ago.’ Another research by the Michigan University suggests that college students today are less empathetic than those of the previous generations.
Author William Dalrymple’s City of Djinns renders a vivid picture of the several rebirths of Delhi. In fact, the roots to present-day Delhi’s class and cultural setting, as per the author’s research and contemplation, lies in the 1947 partition. It may lead one to brood over why those abandoned yet strong roots, still redolent of affection, couldn’t influence most of these migrators to come back, even for a visit? Perhaps, digital divide between the times then and the times now is the answer to this regrettable disconnect. Though the presence of media and the Internet would have helped in knowing the real situation on the ground beyond the spin doctors’ versions, the presence of a social networking site with its ability to trace old pals (and foes) could facilitate reconciliation and healing for many on the personal front. Yet, despite the hope of connectedness that a social networking site such as a Facebook or a Skype and their likes build for separated hearts, there are researches across the world that are showing the contradictory impact of technology. Results show that people lack real friends and feel isolated owing to excessive dependance on the computer for communication purposes. In a recent study by the Duke University on Americans, the social disconnect in terms of sharing personal important issues was found to be widening. ‘From 1985 to 2004, the percentage of people who said there was no one with whom they discussed important matters tripled to 25%; the same study found that overall, Americans had one-third fewer friends and confidants than they did two decades ago.’ Another research by the Michigan University suggests that college students today are less empathetic than those of the previous generations.
Read more......
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri
and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
For More IIPM Info, Visit below mentioned IIPM articles.
Zee Business Best B-School Survey 2012
Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri's Session at IMA Indore
IIPM IN FINANCIAL TIMES, UK. FEATURE OF THE WEEK
IIPM strong hold on Placement : 10000 Students Placed in last 5 year
IIPM's Management Consulting Arm-Planman Consulting
Professor Arindam Chaudhuri - A Man For The Society....
IIPM: Indian Institute of Planning and Management
IIPM makes business education truly global
Management Guru Arindam Chaudhuri
Rajita Chaudhuri-The New Age Woman
IIPM B-School Facebook Page
IIPM Global Exposure
IIPM Best B School India
IIPM B-School Detail
IIPM Links
