> Participate more on Hacker News than you currently do. Online conversation is usually vastly better than "water cooler" conversation IRL where people typicall

> Participate more on Hacker News than you currently do. Online conversation is usually vastly better than "water cooler" conversation IRL where people typically say nothing of real importance. What does real importance mean? Not all conversations have to be about something deep. Talking about whatever and sharing stories is a way to enjoy the company of someone else and learn more about their past and personality which is important.