AS WE SEE IT
THIS ISSUE: Are people becoming isolated by their love for music? You don’t need me to tell you that listening habits are changing. Although those who predict that the end of our beloved home stereo systems is near have more than a little in common with those who predict the imminent destruction of humankind, there’s no question that listening via computers, iPods, and headphones has become the order of the day among a large segment of younger Americans. We’re all familiar with this shift in listening habits. While there’s certainly a plus side—more people than ever are listening to music at all hours of day and night—there’s also a huge public minus. Between cell phones and iWhatevers, it’s no longer easy to pass a slow walker on the street, or even speak…
