http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/01/28/the-end-of-solitude/ learning, networks, knowledge, technology, community Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:56:23 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/01/28/the-end-of-solitude/comment-page-1/#comment-6039 Joshua Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:36:08 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3751#comment-6039 I completely agree with you that solitude is likely a result of habit versus technology. However, I am curious about the distinction you are making between social connections and intellectual connections. What is the difference between these different types of connections? I completely agree with you that solitude is likely a result of habit versus technology. However, I am curious about the distinction you are making between social connections and intellectual connections. What is the difference between these different types of connections?

]]> http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/01/28/the-end-of-solitude/comment-page-1/#comment-5926 Diana Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:02:56 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=3751#comment-5926 Until I recently relocated, I had the pleasure of living in a place that facilitated moments of solitude. Most Sundays were spent on a rock in Sedona, in the kayak out near Winslow or hiking in the forest. The phone was left in the car, a book and a journal were my companions. It was lovely. I think the key for me to enjoy those moments of solitude with the competing voice of technology was that I chose it, specifically made the choice to be quiet and alone. Now that I am in an urban setting, it is nearly impossible to find that solitude. I miss it. Until I recently relocated, I had the pleasure of living in a place that facilitated moments of solitude. Most Sundays were spent on a rock in Sedona, in the kayak out near Winslow or hiking in the forest. The phone was left in the car, a book and a journal were my companions. It was lovely. I think the key for me to enjoy those moments of solitude with the competing voice of technology was that I chose it, specifically made the choice to be quiet and alone. Now that I am in an urban setting, it is nearly impossible to find that solitude. I miss it.

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