From Consuelo's link in another thread: "Good conversation is not only satisfying, it’s the first step toward changing the world," says Jay Walljasper, editor of Utne Magazine." As the pace and decibel of society increases, engaged conversation is in danger of being crowded out from the center of our lives."
I have some thoughts, but I'd rather wait and see what the rest of you have to say before putting in my 2¢. What do you all think?