In 1964 AT&T demonstrated a video phone, called the Picturephone, at the New York World’s Fair. We oohed and ahed over this potential new gadget in our homes. I never knew anyone that had one, I am not even sure they were actually sold. Somehow the thought of being caught in your PJs while answering the phone just never took off.
Fast forward 47 years. Video conversations with computers, cell phones, and now even via a TV set are everywhere. What is different? Costs coming down are obvious. But visualization is essential now. We experience our lives through pictures, video and instant access.
Today I am reading about how Comcast is going to test Skype calls through their cable TV systems. The video call now comes right to the center of the living room. The family can even talk and watch TV at the same time. This will certainly bring families and loved one closer together. Even those not living in the same location. Now more connected than ever. As a Granny what a treat to see my grandson smile at me, even from miles away.
We stopped worrying about being caught looking our worst, sharing ourselves in appropriate or inappropriate situations and started to enjoy the enhanced connections.
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