The Importance of Face to Face Conversations

Chris at Crucial Thought has gotten me thinking about the importance of face to face conversations in comparison to blog conversations. He's written a post entitled, "Does the Blogosphere Discount Face to Face Communication." Well, what do you think? Does it?

Questions for Discussion:
1. What does it mean to communicate?
2. What are the different ways that people communicate?
3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of virtual communication?
4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of face to face communication?
5. If all communication, aside from one medium, ceased to exist, what one medium would best ensure continued knowledge development?

BABO