I'm also afraid that the Information Age might just as well be termed the Age of Social Isolation. We spend more and more time interacting with other people virtually or not interacting with them at all. Social isolation undermines emotional well-being and predisposes us to depression. You must be proactive to avoid it. I have learned that the hard way. I've had to break the habit of surfing the web for hour after hour. Finding my peace with email is still a challenge, as it has become my preferred way of communicating and keeping in touch with friends and associates. My solution: when I leave my office for the day, usually in the mid-afternoon, I leave email, internet, and cell phone behind until the next morning. I recommend that you make similar rules for yourself.