According to the article. the coffeehouses of the 1600s acted as commonplace for people to come and talk with one another about anything. They were used for not only socializing but business transactions as well. Coffeehouses were free of social distinctions, which allowed people of all walks of life to communicate and share valuable lessons with one another. These coffeehouses mimic what is happening today on a much larger scale, with social media. People all around the world are able to share ideas with one another right from their own living rooms. Like in the past there are some people that embrace what effects can come from the interaction of people and there are others who shun it. I think it is a valuable resource if used correctly; it is able to connect people all over the world who may not have ever had the chance to meet before.
I believe that the idea of coffeehouses has changed in some countries more than others. In the U.S. it seems as though coffeehouses have become a place to actually be more "alone" physically than anywhere else. People enter coffeehouses for the "free wifi" in order to get pulled into a digital world. Although they may be communicating with others, up close and intimate relationships have ceased to exist. When you enter a "coffeehouse" like Starbucks you notice everybody with their faces to a screen and headphones on, disconnecting then from any intellectual or intimate conversation from others around. This is not however my experience with European coffeehouses that are still booming with chatter and the bustle of new people meeting each other. Europeans still seem to go to the coffeehouse to enjoy others company and carry on a conversation.
According to the article. the coffeehouses of the 1600s acted as commonplace for people to come and talk with one another about anything. They were used for not only socializing but business transactions as well. Coffeehouses were free of social distinctions, which allowed people of all walks of life to communicate and share valuable lessons with one another. These coffeehouses mimic what is happening today on a much larger scale, with social media. People all around the world are able to share ideas with one another right from their own living rooms. Like in the past there are some people that embrace what effects can come from the interaction of people and there are others who shun it. I think it is a valuable resource if used correctly; it is able to connect people all over the world who may not have ever had the chance to meet before.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the idea of coffeehouses has changed in some countries more than others. In the U.S. it seems as though coffeehouses have become a place to actually be more "alone" physically than anywhere else. People enter coffeehouses for the "free wifi" in order to get pulled into a digital world. Although they may be communicating with others, up close and intimate relationships have ceased to exist. When you enter a "coffeehouse" like Starbucks you notice everybody with their faces to a screen and headphones on, disconnecting then from any intellectual or intimate conversation from others around. This is not however my experience with European coffeehouses that are still booming with chatter and the bustle of new people meeting each other. Europeans still seem to go to the coffeehouse to enjoy others company and carry on a conversation.
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