Listening - A Dying Art?

I've heard about "dying arts" such as quilting (with real stitches, not tied), tatting, etc. But I've been wondering the last few days, is listening a dying art? Does anybody know how to really listen anymore? Not just hearing the gist of what someone is saying, and thinking of a response while the other person is talking. And not hearing what you think someone is saying, or what you think they should be saying.
What has happened to true listening? In my opinion, true listening is when you listen to the words that are being said, the manner in which they're spoken (e.g., tone and inflection), and pay attention to the body language and facial expressions of the speaker.
All too frequently, I'm finding that the message being received is not the message being sent. Is it the fault of the sender? Or the fault of the receiver? Or a combination of the two? It's more likely a combination of the two. However, I have been paying attention to various interactions lately, including my own, and it appears that people don't truly listen anymore.
Is it technology that's changing that? Is it really easier to read a text message, an IM, or a post on facebook? Is it cultural? Does it have anything to do with television? After all, if we don't have the patience to watch a 30-second commercial, how can we expect to be patient enough to listen to someone talk for a whole two minutes?!? It's been somewhat baffling, at times thoroughly annoying, and lately just plain maddening! I've had enough, and I'm crying "Uncle!" Listen to each other, already! It'll make your interactions much more pleasant, and other people will be doing far less refereeing for you.