How, or why do some things get the public to go absolutely crazy over, such as texting, Facebook, or even rubber necking accidents on the freeway?

How, or why do some things get the public to go absolutely crazy over, such as texting, Facebook, or even rubber necking accidents on the freeway?
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And before you get all defensive about these items , and say your not obsessed with any of them, could you honestly go a day, week, or month with out Facebook, or texting? Next time you come across an accident that has emergency crews on site can you just safely drive by without coming to an almost stop an staring? IF you can good for you, if not why??
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