“ Contrary to what internet networkers say, print is a social tool too. It just requires physical proximity. Fighting over the front section is a healthy morning ritual, and dividing and conquering a paper is a fundamental weekend activity. In public, a newspaper makes for a great shield. Broadsheets are particularly good for avoiding people you recognise on the train. Hiding behind a laptop is difficult. Forget the blackberry.”
Source: moreintelligentlife.com