Others were quick to counter that technology has actually made us more connected to people rather than just disconnected with our present situation.  It is not inconceivable that the madmen tinkering with electronics have blinders on to the side-effects of some technology, some experiment, or would deliberately do something stupid like a reverse lookup phone number.  "The fact is a teacher can show absolutely zero outward signs of interest in a child, but because of technology, they can have an ongoing relationship and no one would know," said Ted Thompson, the executive director for the National Association to Prevent Abuse of Children.  Edge Wireless uses the same GSM network technology that provides roaming coverage to Cingular customers.