You Already Know Something's Wrong You're interacting constantly. Texting, commenting, video calls, group chats, "staying connected." And somehow you feel more alone than ever. Not because you don't care about people. Not because they don't care about you. But because somewhere along the way, almost everything started feeling like performance instead of presence. You know … Continue reading When Nothing Feels Real Anymore: A Guide to Actual Contact
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The Danger of Small Talk
"The Finnish don’t believe in talking bullshit." —Laura Studarus. "How the Finnish Survive Without Small Talk." BBC.com. October 17, 2018. Small talk is a social lubricant. It creates openings, fills in gaps in conversation, and eases partings. In environments with complex social networks that extend past our Dunbar numbers, social anxiety is a natural byproduct … Continue reading The Danger of Small Talk
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