Now a days the predominant form of communication and inter-relating is not eye to eye but through a distal mode of operation: a shared link, a small device, through a lens, etc.
In fact being close or flesh to flesh is now bottom of the list. Why is it that interaction through another medium is the desired choice? Are you less vulnerable, a connection is easily made through this common exchange but if it fails, you can quickly swipe to something new. Impressions are kept high with instant gratification, and the shared experience. Why take the time to build a true meaningful and deep understanding with your communication partner, when you can guarantee the outcome in a second!
With all this 2-dimensional face time will we loose the ability to read the deeper signs? The norm for communication now is the big smile and jazz hands video editing, while permission or a request for emotional connection is indicated through the overlay of the "dramatic sound". There isn't much room for your own interpretation, it's already prescribed how one should react, feel, be.... and become.
Throughout your day notice how many times you look someone in the eye or feel someone's breath? Are you interacting face to face or via screen? How many times in one day do you catch yourself doing multiple modes of communication at the same time? Is your topic of shared experience real or virtual?
Photo: Chris Randle
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