history: I am old enough to remember the times before internet and social media when people you spoke over the phone or in person and you could have much more meaningful contact with people I am old enough to remember the times before internet and social media when people you spoke over the phone or in person.
current: Same. When you had one phone in the middle of the house with the SUPER long phone cord so you could at least get around the corner to talk.
next: That's it!  I guess I miss having what I believe where much more  meaningful contacts with people on a daily basis.