The Future of Us Language and Communication Quotes

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Quote #10

Difficult decision, but I'm considering canceling my Facebook account. I should spend more time living in the here and now. Anyone who needs to reach me knows how. (56.62)

A big part of communicating effectively is being aware of the present and what's truly going on around you. Emma's future self has spent so much time with this online method of communication that she's neglecting her real life—and here, she's finally realized that she is too dependent on Facebook and needs to plug back into her daily reality.