Ambient Awareness & Twitter

Many think of Twitter as another form of messaging but that idea really doesn't nail down the strength of the application. Here's an article from Techdirt that has the best explanation of Twitter I've seen in a while. It's about feeling more connected with people when you know what they're doing ... without having to directly communicate with them. Read the article from a simple and sweet overview:

Techdirt: The Power Of Ambient Awareness