Always connected

This column in Wired is mostly about what the writer calls "sex tech," the impact of technology on relationships and sex lives. It's not union-related, but bear with me a minute.

The writer's in her 30s, and talks to younger people about her topic, but they can't really get what she's talking about, because they take take online connections with other people for granted much more than people just 10 years older.

Here's an excerpt:

"For us, the technology is still revolutionary.

But when today's high-school and college students enter the work force and scatter across the country, they'll take for granted their ability to connect. No one will have to write 'keep in touch' in a yearbook. They'll just keep each other on their buddy lists.

They already have strong personal networks that will evolve into professional networks as they advance in their careers.

Flirting and getting to know people online and off is already part of their worldview. And they'll always know how to meet people in their new towns, wherever they go.

Think how strong a force that is going to make them as they find their voices and push for social and political change."