Ether exists, it is just the true human calling, that keeps us connected, and good in number. Yet it keeps us under check, the scanner darkly movie comes to mind. When in danger the only human instinct, if there is light at the tunnel, is to reach out to another human. Nothing more.
This brings to light the fact, again and again, that talk to someone, any stranger, any crush, any beautiful girl whom you could be shy of even, it is that bad. Stay confident.
In the modern world we are all just people coping with real problems at hand, reaching out is a nightmare experience. Yet this world is divided in races, castes, color, physique, religion, region, etc. One can get scared, but staying open is humane, this word could not be having a bigger meaning today, than ever before. Being Human. Trust.