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Video conferencing forces me to look at a person’s face. I never really do that in real life. My best chats usually happen while walking in the nearby park, w
by gorgoiler 4y ago
Video conferencing forces me to look at a person’s face. I never really do that in real life. My best chats usually happen while walking in the nearby park, where we are both facing forward almost the entire time.
There’s also a physical warmth you get when being near someone. Being physically close to a fellow primate who is part of your clan and who you trust not to kill you must trigger something that video calls do not.
I have no training at all in any of this and this could be complete pseudish nonsense. I would be interested to read more informed opinions about this sort of thing.
- wingerlang 4y agoThe article doesn't say video is the main purpose (or even necessary). I agree with you, having a common 'thing' to focus on together is great. I absolutely HATE video calls as well, but I can sit in a discord call for hours if there is something to focus on. Playing a game with someone, or people watching a video together, etc.