Periagoge
Scenario

Why sharing experiences online can diminish their personal meaning

I started to tell someone about something funny that happened and realized I had already posted about it and somehow that made the story feel less mine

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Public documentation of private experiences can shift their significance from personal meaning-making to social performance, altering memory and attachment.

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

“Where Are You with The internet — origin story and examined present?”

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.