A couple of weeks ago, my wife and daughter went out to lunch together. Later, my wife said that they texted each other during lunch and she thought it was "fun." I'd rather stay home and read, or stare out the window than spend time texting someone I'm sitting with.
You speak the truth, Bret. Human (and other living beings too) interaction has been devalued and ignored. Yesterday I had two good talks. One at the barbershop another while out for a walk. For the over 4 years I have had anosmia which is isolating. So I treasure these talks when ever I get a chance to have one.
Funny, though, some online communities have been around for a couple of decades now. Some long lasting, albeit digital, friendships have formed, and the enourmous talent that would otherwise never survive the "cut" is out there and blossoming. Not disagreeing with anything you've said, but some things were never healthy, such as prejudice and propaganda. Hanging out at the soda joint cut both ways, drawing the circle between insiders and castouts. At least we're not getting drafted for war.
There was definitely a thing about going bowling with friends!
In NY I used to take art classes, because there was something about sitting at a big table making art with other people. This is the vibe I attempt to create in my music classes.
Ted Gioia says that tiny movie theaters are springing up.
We need community so I guess it is manifesting in new ways.
I love your presentation. Well written and supported. I do agree our country would progress better with more socialization. Interesting fact when I was a young lad, my ‘stay at home’ Mom was in a morning bowling league. So when she went to play, I was towed along and placed in a nursery/playroom, AT THE BOWLING ALLEY! Lol!! Times are not the same…
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and daughter went out to lunch together. Later, my wife said that they texted each other during lunch and she thought it was "fun." I'd rather stay home and read, or stare out the window than spend time texting someone I'm sitting with.
Yes, it's a problem worldwide now, and getting worse.
You speak the truth, Bret. Human (and other living beings too) interaction has been devalued and ignored. Yesterday I had two good talks. One at the barbershop another while out for a walk. For the over 4 years I have had anosmia which is isolating. So I treasure these talks when ever I get a chance to have one.
Yes, we crave face to face conversation.
Funny, though, some online communities have been around for a couple of decades now. Some long lasting, albeit digital, friendships have formed, and the enourmous talent that would otherwise never survive the "cut" is out there and blossoming. Not disagreeing with anything you've said, but some things were never healthy, such as prejudice and propaganda. Hanging out at the soda joint cut both ways, drawing the circle between insiders and castouts. At least we're not getting drafted for war.
Some things are better, some are worse. This is life.
Yes, we’re f#*ked up majorly. Cycles support a chaotic transition to the next Epoch. The systems that we have relied on will no longer be supported.
yes, we a living through a change, no doubt about that.
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There was definitely a thing about going bowling with friends!
In NY I used to take art classes, because there was something about sitting at a big table making art with other people. This is the vibe I attempt to create in my music classes.
Ted Gioia says that tiny movie theaters are springing up.
We need community so I guess it is manifesting in new ways.
Whatever the new format might be, we need more face-to-face contact.
I love your presentation. Well written and supported. I do agree our country would progress better with more socialization. Interesting fact when I was a young lad, my ‘stay at home’ Mom was in a morning bowling league. So when she went to play, I was towed along and placed in a nursery/playroom, AT THE BOWLING ALLEY! Lol!! Times are not the same…
The world has changed. In some ways, better, in many, much worse.
Thanks, Phil. Appreciate the kind words. We're living in some strange times.