My extended family group chat has become this constant stream of political articles and everyone feels obligated to respond or risk seeming like they don't care, but the conversations never go anywhere productive and leave people feeling drained. No one wants to be the one to leave the chat but we're all exhausted by it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Digital spaces designed for connection can become traps of performative engagement where no one feels free to disengage.
“Where Are You with The examined relationship with screens?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.