I saw man lost in the lonely crowd. He saw not me but gazed in adoration at a shimmering screen. He prayed, fingers tapping incessantly, attempting to fill the void inside.
I saw family gathered around a flickering screen. Silence reigned for they feared to speak or, perhaps had nothing to say.
I saw Kubla’s stately pleasure dome but, instead of caves of ice, wires ran throughout that place.
I saw man lost in a virtual reality of his own device, and closed my eyes in holy dread,
For he on computer generated worlds had fed, and drunk the milk of paradise
K Morris - Poet 
Chilling thought Kevin…
Thanks for your comment Chris. I hope we can retain technology as our servant rather than allowing it to become our master. However I sometimes become pessimistic as regards whether we can accomplish this. Kevin
The trouble starts when any activity becomes addictive Kevin.
Indeed it does, whether it be drinking copious quantities of wine or spending excessive amounts of time in the virtual rather than the real world.
Sigh. If we are not careful, I do believe this can happen. What a thought! Well done.
I am not a determinist. However I do believe we can see elements of this in our present society. For example people busily texting while sitting with a group of friends in a pub or restaurant rather than being fully engaged in the pleasure of social interaction. Thanks for your comments. Kevin