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We are communal beings. It's wired into our brains that we should live in community. I came across something that said loneliness can have the same effect as smoking cigarettes. Another fact said that those who played tennis, lived longer owing to the fact that a game of tennis, always involves interaction with another human being. Healthy relationships and inclusion physically affect our wellbeing just that much. 

In an age where geography and time zones mean little as a hurdle to the connections that can be made. We can build social relationships globally with such ease. Across cultures friendships can be built at the speed of light. Meeting likeminded people has never been more convenient. Where people gather cultures develop even internet cultures are a thing of the present. 


Being part of a generation that is dubbed as being chronically online. The effects of internet interactions are quite apparent. It could be the use of a slang term that was formed as a way to get around censorship. It could be seemingly shortened attention spans of manner due to the flux of short form content available online. One way or another there is evidence of the effects of having an online presence. 

Interestingly, as an online society there is a sort of hive mind that develops. I have found myself being a member of such a colony. What happens is that there's a common thought or ideology that can exist within a demographic on a platform. Anyone who goes against the idea and is within the demographic is exiled. More contextually they would be cancelled. Rarely would there ever be grace for those turning against the agreed creed. 


I was consumed by it. I did not understand what I was a part of . Being a part of things scratches an it itch for me. At times we do need to step back and take account of whatever circles we are a part of. Take stock of what is at the core of the group and what brings you together, and what may lead you to separate. It's a caution to take. Following the crowd mindlessly is how many catastrophes were not prevented in the past.  

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