"I know quite a few people, mostly young adults but not all, who are proud to say that they have accumulated thousands of friends on Face-book. Obviously, this statement can only be true if the idea of friendship is reduced."

Jaron Lanier, You are Not a Gadget (kindle loc. 969) on the reductionist effect of Facebook (and related services)

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