Mr. MOTHERSBAUGH: Most of the time it is, especially if you're doing TV shows.

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Using so-called reality instant messaging, a software "robot" monitors what you and your friends are doing--watching the same TV shows on different sets, say, or downloading the same song from Eminem--and links all of you via cell phone.

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But with little interest in the pre-game, he was doing his usual thing on a Sunday early evening: watching 2-3 TV shows at once, communicating with friends in at least four different ways, and surfing the internet, especially regarding his deep interests in music and hot cars.

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