The Social Presence of Pre-Internet Life
Life before the internet emphasized real social presence over online status games. You were more authentic in person than you are on your social media feeds today. You could voice your opinions freely without the fear of being socially boycotted. Face-to-face interactions were the norm, and building relationships involved more personal connection and authenticity.
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The title might seem a bit ironic, considering the internet was already around when I was born. However, it wasn’t as accessible as it is today. Back then, not everyone had access to the internet. Kids and teens weren’t constantly doing Google searches or scrolling through social media feeds. Instead, we eagerly went to school to discuss the latest Dragon Ball Z episode or the WrestleMania matches we woke up early to watch (thanks to the time difference in India). We wandered the city without Google Maps or iMaps and still found our way home safely.
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