New forms of human interaction

By Brian Smith

In a round about way, I found this video montage that exhibits the youtube community. Here is how one other blogger described it: "I think one of the reasons blogs and sites such as You Tube and "MY Space" have become so popular is through these virtual reality hubs, people can reach out and find something they are not able to find in the real world. They can find acceptance from likeminds and a sense of belonging. Below's a link to a video montage from You Tube that I think illustrates this point well. I found it strangely moving when I first watched it. I think it is obvious people are screaming out to connect and belong." "The internet has moreover been a godsend for some people who lacked opportunities for human contact such as the elderly and the disabled." - Adbusters Magazine