Is Technology to Blame?

We all know that technology is slowly taking over the world, whether we like it or not. Rather than making a phone call, we send a text message, and rather than sending a card, we just e-mail the person we are trying to contact. How do you feel about this?
Personally, I prefer this new way of communication. I find it to take much less time, and is much less of a hassle. I also see everyday in the school hallways, people struggling to keep a conversation going. Is it due to these new means of communication? Kat F.