Technology vs. Human Touch

One has to wonder with all of our current technology if it will ever take the place of actual physical human touch. With all of our Facebook and Apps on the iPhone or BlackBerry for this and that, sending virtual hugs or smiles if we will just send a little message saying “You’ve just received a virtual hug!” while sitting or standing near an individual.

My theory is that it will not come to that particular end. Why? It is a cycle where the technology will keep moving us forward yet we (built into our own human condition) want even DESIRE touch. Touch ranging from a hug, a kiss, a pat on the back, holding his or her hand, a sexy S trace down your lover’s back etc.

It is somewhat depressing to see two individuals sitting across from each other at a table at your local restaurant, staring down at his or her phone texting or Twittering away while not even uttering one word to the other minus the “Let’s go” phrase.

Will we find ourselves with robotic hands similar to Luke Skywalker’s in Star Wars or devices such as the tricorder from Star Trek? Possibly and only time will tell how far we advance technologically as a society and what we will create or invent along the way.

The inevitable human touch will continue as a deep, inner longing until the end of time. Why? Nothing, not even virtually reality can ever replace feeling the touch or sensation of another physical, living, breathing human being no matter the technology.