Ex-communities
In a few decades, the idea of community has changed. Not just from physical to digital, but also in terms of their character. What does it say about us?
In a few decades, the idea of community has changed. Not just from physical to digital, but also in terms of their character. What does it say about us?
We resist change, but survival also compels us to normalise. Both journeys are difficult, but if we pay attention, there is an opportunity to discover and rediscover small joys.
The internet has replaced the Joneses, and our constant pursuit of presenting a perfect self to the world has caused self-objectification at not just the physical level, but at a cognitive level too. Can our brain handle it?
As someone who has lived through a couple of decades of not being a parent, and having had these conversations with folks who aren’t sure of this decision, these are my perspectives on becoming a parent, or not.
The ability to project, and make plans have helped the species to progress. At an individual level, it has had a tremendous impact on how I have lived my life too. I optimised for predictability and efficiency so I could be free, but it turns out that it’s only part of the story.