ARE WE LOSING THE ART OF LISTENING?

People seem to spend their lives immersed in their own private worlds to a much greater extent than ever before. Many seem to be living in their own private bubble with their smart phones for company. Is this a misrepresentation or are we losing the art of listening? Do your research and write an essay on the topic.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

Types of Listening http://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-listening-pseudo-appreciative-empathic-comprehensive-critical.html

The Importance of Being a Civil and Ethical Listener http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-importance-of-being-a-civil-and-ethical-listener.html

Reading material to make notes on:

·         The lost art of listening http://www.dennislewis.org/articles-other-writings/articles-essays/the-lost-art-of-listening/

·         Are we losing the art of listening? http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/polis/2015/12/06/are-we-losing-the-art-of-listening-and-how-journalism-can-help-get-it-back/

·         Has listening become a lost art? http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/has-listening-become-a-lost-art

·         The lost art of listening  https://www.timeshighereducation.com/features/the-lost-art-of-listening/2015604.article

Videos to watch and make notes on:

·         5 Ways to listen better https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better

·         Everyone around you has a story the world needs to hear https://www.ted.com/playlists/92/listen_up

·         Listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQSBFC_IlVY