It's interesting that technology has created tighter communities than there used to be. We are now capable of doing whatever we want and still maintaining contact with those communities. The advent of the cell phone, instant messaging, and e-mail are arguably some of our greatest accomplishments, as they allow communication as long as the person is near an electronic device.
E-mail is something that a practically unlimited number of uses, as it allows for sharing information in a myriad of forms, from URL links to documents to images. It's just a matter of compiling the information, putting it in a form that can be transmitted and then transmitting that information. It can be used to quickly move information around, and move up almost any decision-making process.
Cell phones have become incredible tools. Besides enabling communication almost everywhere, they can be used to take pictures and provide vocal information, either storing that information until a cell tower can be found, or for immediate transferral.
Instant messaging has some limits, but its ability to share files with some short snippet of information can explain the file being shared. Also, it can be used to discuss some information, offering better context for the information provided, and thus clarifying the communication.
Alone, they are powerful. Together, they allow a practically unlimited ability to communicate. And that ability to communicate creates tighter communities.
