Can we ever really be alone?

There was a really cool article in today's Boston Globe magazine.

I've found myself weighing the pros and cons of technology. It brings people together in so many ways (There's no way I'd be as close with as many people as I am without a cell phone, iChat, Facebook, etc...) Yet, it does also take away that arguably necessary element of isolation we all need. It's a real love/hate thing for me.

I think this article outlines it very well, though. Definitely a good read.