Happy new year, Peter! ...Glad to learn about anarcho-capitalism, and the reminder, for me, of Marshall Rosenberg’s non-violent communication teachings.
Also, don’t forget to include supporting your endocannabinoid system in 2023 with exercise, omega 3’s, and endogenous natural cannabinoids!
Talking on the phone gives me anxiety, always has, which is why I prefer texting. But, I make an exception. Just one. My 80+ year old grandma never caught on to the computer thing, or fancy texting, and I'm grateful for that. I don't call her as often as I like (or should), but when I do, it's always a treasure.
I do get that. When I was a kid, I was terrified of talking on the phone, and it got worse as my parents tried to push me to do so. I managed to sort it out, but I still do have friends who aren't "phone" people.
Spoke with a 26yr old friend about younger folks relying on texting rather than an actual phone call. She confirmed the inclination and said she often gets nervous when she has to call. That's a curious phenomenon. Two other friends, mid-30s, who always text, hardly ever call. I have a hard time dealing with texting as the sole means of communication. Haven't made a decision yet whether I will tell them my trepidation with their choice of texting...I don't know, maybe I must just make sure to Call them.
I've heard many a comedian mock people who call, say they never answer those calls, and even joke about dropping friends who insist on calling rather than texting.
Texting absolutely has its utility, especially in "delayed" communications, but as I noted, exchanging a third text in real time means you can more quickly and easily talk to each other.
I think that all this depersonalized communication has been a major contributor to the societal rifts we see today, where people don't simply disagree, they throw bile and venom at each other.
Know who doesn't, by the way? All those politicians in DC supposedly at each other's throats - they all party together.
Happy new year, Peter! ...Glad to learn about anarcho-capitalism, and the reminder, for me, of Marshall Rosenberg’s non-violent communication teachings.
Also, don’t forget to include supporting your endocannabinoid system in 2023 with exercise, omega 3’s, and endogenous natural cannabinoids!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Good advice, Peter!
Talking on the phone gives me anxiety, always has, which is why I prefer texting. But, I make an exception. Just one. My 80+ year old grandma never caught on to the computer thing, or fancy texting, and I'm grateful for that. I don't call her as often as I like (or should), but when I do, it's always a treasure.
Happy new year Peter!
I do get that. When I was a kid, I was terrified of talking on the phone, and it got worse as my parents tried to push me to do so. I managed to sort it out, but I still do have friends who aren't "phone" people.
Spoke with a 26yr old friend about younger folks relying on texting rather than an actual phone call. She confirmed the inclination and said she often gets nervous when she has to call. That's a curious phenomenon. Two other friends, mid-30s, who always text, hardly ever call. I have a hard time dealing with texting as the sole means of communication. Haven't made a decision yet whether I will tell them my trepidation with their choice of texting...I don't know, maybe I must just make sure to Call them.
I've heard many a comedian mock people who call, say they never answer those calls, and even joke about dropping friends who insist on calling rather than texting.
Texting absolutely has its utility, especially in "delayed" communications, but as I noted, exchanging a third text in real time means you can more quickly and easily talk to each other.
I think that all this depersonalized communication has been a major contributor to the societal rifts we see today, where people don't simply disagree, they throw bile and venom at each other.
Know who doesn't, by the way? All those politicians in DC supposedly at each other's throats - they all party together.