I commend to you the Hutchins School’s 2009 Webber Lecture by The Honourable Peter G Underwood AO, Governor of Tasmania, entitled “Electronic communication in the new millennium: is it affecting our social intelligence?”

This paper takes a look at the recent developments in electronic
communication and asks whether widespread use of this medium,
particularly by the younger generation, is affecting the capacity for
abstract thought and the ability to form satisfying interpersonal
relationships.

Plenty of food for thought and well constructed. It is an excellent lecture.

With thanks to our Governor and the Hutchins School. The lecture is named after Michael Webber, Dean of Hobart 1959-1971. View the text of the lecture.