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cyber stockholm syndrome


from: @c31estial

Dear @manspeterson,

Despite being a part of Gen Z, I still vividly remember the nascent years of technology.

I think as we 'progress' we begin to reminisce about the clunkiness of technology. As seen through the rise of koss porta pros or even record players.

I feel so utterly connected yet so far removed from digital communication. It's a weird dichotomy a lot of people in my generation feel. Often joking about wanting to through our phones in the ocean or even getting a flip phone.

Digital communication for me has always been something I have struggled with. I have always been more of an observer than a communicator in regard to YouTube/TikTok/Instagram etc.

I often wonder about how we will communicate in the future after seeing the development of technology throughout my life. I wonder if my generation will stick to their words and we will go back to the days of writing letters and having face-to-face interactions.

I hope we do.

Sincerely yours,
@c31estial

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