Does Technology Reduce Social Isolation?

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/does-technology-reduce-social-isolation/

By Stefanie Olsen
Americans are more isolated than ever, but don't blame the technology, says a new Pew study. It suggests that the Internet and cellphones actually expand our social networks

Cool study by the Pew Research Center on our social networks, physical and digital.

Is It a Day to Be Happy? Check the Index

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/12/technology/internet/12link.html

An anonymous Facebook study about words used in status updates to determine the "Happy Index."