Bethune Face To Face Summary

In the article “face to face”, Bethune argues how modern society, including technology, creates a lack of connection resulting in deficits in a person’s life. There is a lack of social contact and trust by choosing technology over real human contact. Technology allows people to connect, for example, the wealthy to support their social connections. Meanwhile, those who are poor and shy use technology to avoid contact. This lack of social contact and companionship shortens our lifespans. Many people think about physical exercise, however they do not consider the long-term health effects of social isolation. People need social connections whether it be from a church group, social functions, or hobbies. Society needs to make more time for face