Guest writer Costanza Polastri offers a humorous and insightful commentary on the pernicious powers of the algorithm and how we can free ourselves from it in order to better engage in the communities
Attunement is such a captivating word. “To be attuned to one another.” That’s a beautiful way to describe deep relationships with other people, and maybe not just people. Sometimes I feel attuned to the animals I petsit on. Or I feel attuned to a forest when I walk there.
Over the years I’ve had periods where I have been very social and outgoing and then periods where I am more alone. And I like them both. But your tips are great ways to open up to make new connections and, who knows, new friendships.
I don’t use TikTok or Instagram, or any social media, really, myself. So it’s hard for me to gauge how addicting it is. I do think it’s a very good idea to be very conscious of how technology can distract us from deeper interactions with other people (if you want them).
Attunement is such a captivating word. “To be attuned to one another.” That’s a beautiful way to describe deep relationships with other people, and maybe not just people. Sometimes I feel attuned to the animals I petsit on. Or I feel attuned to a forest when I walk there.
Over the years I’ve had periods where I have been very social and outgoing and then periods where I am more alone. And I like them both. But your tips are great ways to open up to make new connections and, who knows, new friendships.
I don’t use TikTok or Instagram, or any social media, really, myself. So it’s hard for me to gauge how addicting it is. I do think it’s a very good idea to be very conscious of how technology can distract us from deeper interactions with other people (if you want them).
Lovely article! ✌️