"Every video call to someone you wish you could see in person but can’t is a memento mori of a world that’s been shattered and can’t be revived..." read.medium.com/Dk0McN3
It’s not just technical hiccups that cause Zoom burnout.
We’re also fatigued by the depressing thoughts that come to mind every time an online conversation substitutes for one we’d prefer to have in person, writes @EvanSelinger. read.medium.com/Dk0McN3
We’re also fatigued by the depressing thoughts that come to mind every time an online conversation substitutes for one we’d prefer to have in person, writes @EvanSelinger. read.medium.com/Dk0McN3
“When you’re talking online, you can see an image of your own face staring back at you. Becoming simultaneously subject and object can make you more self-conscious. That’s an energy drain, especially if you’re monitoring how engaged you appear.” read.medium.com/Dk0McN3
If we focus on technical issues, we’ll look for life hacks (spacing out calls, hiding yourself on Zoom, etc.) to fix an existential situation tinkering can’t remedy.
The root of our tiredness is the painful awareness that life can’t go back to normal. read.medium.com/Dk0McN3
The root of our tiredness is the painful awareness that life can’t go back to normal. read.medium.com/Dk0McN3
