The iPod, while standing as a technological marvel, perhaps will ultimately claim its place in history as a connector of societies and people.Yes, everyone knows and appreciates the fact that the iPod, or one of the other versions of the iPod, such as the iPod Nano can store, list and play hundreds, if not thousands of songs. The iPod's most powerful ability is the one that brings people together. No, the iPod isn't going to solve all of the worlds problems and ails, but it can bring two people together to share their personal style who would otherwise never have met, even if they bumped into each other in a crowded square.When an iPod user sees another iPod user, a bond is created. Those ubiquitous white ear buds are more than just something that delivers music from the player to the listener.The ear buds act as the symbol and insignia of the iPod revolution.The iPod has something unique that can't really be translated into other forms of portable technology.The iPod is both personal and shared; everyone has an iPod story, or they accessorize their iPod in a certain manner. The biggest importance is that people with an iPod want to share their iPod experience and music with others.

There are instances where people ask other iPod users 'what are you listening to on your iPod?' For some reason, the iPod has a cache that isn't really inherent in other items like the Walk man, Disc man or Blackberry. Nobody would really walk up to a fellow Blackberry user and ask who's in your phone list, now would they? Granted, a phone list is to be more protected than a music play list, but song selection is much more personal than the phone number of your hairstylist.

Seeing someone else with an iPod can sometimes create a sense of comraderie. The Apple iPod Nano is the most popular portable digital music player in the world today. Even though it is very popular, not everyone owns an iPod. And those who want to own an iPod don't really understand the iPod culture and family until they have one.The Apple iPod is truly unique and stands alone in terms of appearance, design and accessories.And once you are part of the iPod family, you literally want to meet every member that's out there and experience and listen to what's on their Apple iPod Nano. And you also want to share, and have music, shared with you.

Will the iPod open the lines of communication around the world and get people talking, listening and sharing? No, it won't do that, unfortunately. But, what it can do is that it can introduce iPod listener A to iPod listener B and exchange music, ideas, and maybe even an email address or two. Think about it: if you were in a foreign country, and wanted to know what was popular among the youth of said country, the best way to do so would be to listen to the music of the land. And, depending on your demeanor, most people with an Apple iPod Nano would be receptive to sharing their music with you. That doesn't mean running up to someone like a madman, trying to shove your ear buds into their skull. Rather, simply introduce yourself and your purpose, and you may find someone who is on the same mission as you!