Comments on: Why First Life Will Always Win

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Software Versus Physical: Why Go to Conferences? | Blog World Expo Blog — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:09:40 +0000

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By: Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:41:38 +0000

@Claudia – I like that theme a lot, I think it would be popular

@Pete – Humans are social which is I guess why so many technological solutions have been invented. There is something special about getting together and blabbing though isn’t there

By: Pete Bollini

Pete Bollini — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:03:18 +0000

Needless to say, you are absolutely right. We mustn’t forget that the human species is a sociable one and needs human contact and interaction to function properly. The isolation the PC engenders should be strictly controlled or we will all become maniacs. Besides, what could be better than a group of people with shared interests getting together and blabbing contentedly away to each other and having a good time? They are not just interacting but also learning from each other. That’s what hhumanity is supposed to be about, isn’t it?

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:12:36 +0000

I am so waiting for a bloggers’ expo theme: “Because you seriously need to reach out and touch somebody!” Cheeky, but nothing like a handshake and eye to eye.

By: Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:20:16 +0000

Yes you are right Sheila, a good mix wherever possible is probably the right answer

By: Sheila Scarborough

Sheila Scarborough — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:23:49 +0000

Hi Chris,

I’m relatively late to the online world, but I am amazed by how much geeks seem to attend every possible conference and *camp and meetup they can find. They bely the stereotype of shy dweeb who won’t get out from behind their computer.

Online is great but a combo relationship of both online and face-to-face is very powerful.

By: Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:24:36 +0000

@Chris – All my customers are over seas so even though I am introverted in person, I jump at the chance to meet people. I should do the same as you and get my wife networking in my place

@Hsien – I can believe that, you get a completely different feel for people met face to face, even though I would say I am far better at it online

By: Hsien Lei

Hsien Lei — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:11:54 +0000

I’m happy making friends and business acquaintances online but nothing makes a relationship stick better than a face-to-face meeting, handshake, and maybe even a hug. I’ve had several people tell me that while they knew of my online presence, only until they met me in person did they become avid readers because they felt we’d make a strong connection.