The whole iPod cult is getting a wee bit out of control, says Kevin Cowherd. Yes, it’s a fine invention and all, perfect for those people who feel the need to be on the cutting edge of every new technological revolution, but honestly, it’s just a music player! “Not all of us want to live every moment of our lives in a cocoon of blaring music. Not all of us want to sit at our office computer terminals, bopping our heads to an invisible beat, a blissed-out expression on our faces… Why, some of us even enjoy extended periods of silence, which we use to think about things.”