Human beings used to be social creatures in our recreational activities. We'd congregate in places and actually talk to one another. Maybe conduct a little business, maybe flirt with members of the opposite sex, maybe just rant about our jobs or family or whatever. But we would communicate and actually build relationships with each other.

Earbuds are basically a big sign hanging around you neck that says Eff Off and don't speak to me under any circumstances whatsoever.

For as much as technology is supposed to connect us all, we use it to isolate ourselves instead.