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Scenario

Why social media intimacy displaces real community connection

I realize I know more about the personal lives and political opinions of internet strangers than I do about my actual neighbors and that seems backwards.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital relationships can create an illusion of social connection that actually prevents investment in the geographic communities where practical cooperation matters most.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Twitter and X — the politics of outrage?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.