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Does "The nearness of you" mean "your very close surrounding environment"?

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Reply Tue 14 May, 2013 02:52 am

Context:
The nearness of you
Research examines influence of proximity on communication

More:
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/05/the-nearness-of-you/
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Reply Tue 14 May, 2013 04:19 am
@oristarA,

No.

It's a reference to congestion, people/ families living (and commuting, and working) in close proximity to each other.

It's also a jokey title, because it's the title of a popular song.
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Reply Tue 14 May, 2013 06:18 am
@McTag,
Cool.
Thanks.
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