By itself, texting is not the sole cause for the deterioration of communication among the younger generation. Phone securely in hand there is a constant stream of incoming information, both useless and useful, at the fingertips of the user. Any question, no matter how random, can be pursued within seconds thanks to honed and speedy fingers. Within thirty seconds an answer has popped up on the tiny screen and it is off to the next thought, inquiry, or question. So accustomed to getting what is wanted immediately has made it near impossible to have patience for anything else. These days everything has one speed: fast. Linton Weeks describes it perfectly when he says "We log on, tune in, dial up and speed off like drag racers, leaving in our wake a swirling cloud of historical dust, memory, perspective and people" (NPR). Everything these days is go, go, go. Shortcuts have become the norm.