Re:Honestly, It's Probably the Phones
by patapong on Thursday March 02, 2023 @11:39AM
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Yes! Most conversation is not about fact-finding, but about the conversation itself.
Comparing a situation where facts serve as a conduit for further discussion, and people weighing in to try to establish something, versus a situation where someone looks at their phone, finds the answer, and effectively ends this conversation topic, I vastly prefer the former.
It's similar to experiencing a movie and being surprised by the twist, versus reading what the twist is. The journey is more important than the result.
Comparing a situation where facts serve as a conduit for further discussion, and people weighing in to try to establish something, versus a situation where someone looks at their phone, finds the answer, and effectively ends this conversation topic, I vastly prefer the former.
It's similar to experiencing a movie and being surprised by the twist, versus reading what the twist is. The journey is more important than the result.