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fromKotaku
5 days ago

Death Stranding 2 Is The First Truly Good Social Network

One night, I pushed too far and took too many risks while playing. I was in the middle of an area infested with deadly BTs, aka evil tar ghosts who can kill you.
Video games
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Your Brain Really Likes to Groove With Other People

Human dancing involves multi-level brain activation and enhances coordination by extracting information about a partner's movement, leading to a richer social interaction.
Music
#mental-health
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Can You Imagine a World Without Laughter?

Laughter is essential for mental health, social bonding, and coping with adversity, making it a fundamental part of human experience.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

8 Tenets of Dynamic Friendship for Neurodivergent Women

Neurodivergent women face unique challenges in forming friendships due to various social navigating difficulties.
Recognizing personal friendship needs and boundaries is vital for maintaining fulfilling connections.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 months ago

OpenAI research suggests heavy ChatGPT use might make you feel lonelier

Increased use of AI chatbots may lead to heightened loneliness and reduced social interaction.
Research indicates possible negative emotional effects of AI chatbot usage.
The studies highlight the need for caution when relying on AI for emotional support.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Can You Imagine a World Without Laughter?

Laughter is essential for mental health, social bonding, and coping with adversity, making it a fundamental part of human experience.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

8 Tenets of Dynamic Friendship for Neurodivergent Women

Neurodivergent women face unique challenges in forming friendships due to various social navigating difficulties.
Recognizing personal friendship needs and boundaries is vital for maintaining fulfilling connections.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 months ago

OpenAI research suggests heavy ChatGPT use might make you feel lonelier

Increased use of AI chatbots may lead to heightened loneliness and reduced social interaction.
Research indicates possible negative emotional effects of AI chatbot usage.
The studies highlight the need for caution when relying on AI for emotional support.
#small-talk
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Self-censorship and the 'spiral of silence': Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues

According to a 2022 book by political scientists, fears about speaking out are grounded in concerns about social sanctions for expressing unwelcome views.
philosophy
#community-building
#art
#parenting
Parenting
fromtime.com
4 months ago

I'm a Disabled Woman. Is That My Brand?

Navigating questions about disability in front of a child requires intention and thoughtfulness.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A Parent Asks: Are Screen-Heavy Sleepovers The New Reality?

Parents are struggling with children bringing devices to playdates, leading to a lack of social interaction.
Parenting
fromtime.com
4 months ago

I'm a Disabled Woman. Is That My Brand?

Navigating questions about disability in front of a child requires intention and thoughtfulness.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A Parent Asks: Are Screen-Heavy Sleepovers The New Reality?

Parents are struggling with children bringing devices to playdates, leading to a lack of social interaction.
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Is Tennis the Key to a Long Life?

I'm doing my little bit to persuade people to keep on trying, because we're all living longer these days, said Henry Young, a centenarian athlete.
Retirement
Video games
fromPolygon
3 weeks ago

Seven years later, Nintendo fans beat Switch game even the devs didn't

Nintendo's 1-2-Switch serves as an inclusive social party game that appeals to diverse players, although it remains largely forgotten.
#loneliness
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Reconnect with Connection: Building Better Communities IRL

Businesses are stepping up to address loneliness as a public health crisis by fostering connections.
Innovative technology and products are being developed to combat loneliness and enhance social interactions.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Reconnect with Connection: Building Better Communities IRL

Businesses are stepping up to address loneliness as a public health crisis by fostering connections.
Innovative technology and products are being developed to combat loneliness and enhance social interactions.
Video games
fromABC30 Fresno
2 months ago

Loneliness Epidemic: How Pokemon GO is helping create connections

Pokémon GO fosters friendships and combats loneliness by encouraging social interaction among players.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

What Replika gets right, wrong, and fiercely profitable

Chatbots are increasingly taking on emotional roles traditionally held by friends and therapists, providing companionship in an age of loneliness.
#community
Running
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Get to Know Our Brooklyn-Based Run Club

The joy of community and running can overcome initial reluctance, creating rewarding experiences.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Online Community Development

'When there are no phones, people are having great conversations' - the pubs and clubs locking up your phone for a tech-free night out

fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

Tennis star Andre Agassi leads $20 million investment in Ballers, a multisport members' club

Running
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Get to Know Our Brooklyn-Based Run Club

The joy of community and running can overcome initial reluctance, creating rewarding experiences.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Online Community Development

'When there are no phones, people are having great conversations' - the pubs and clubs locking up your phone for a tech-free night out

fromFast Company
4 weeks ago
National Basketball Association

Tennis star Andre Agassi leads $20 million investment in Ballers, a multisport members' club

#etiquette
#friendship
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Are Your Friendships Stuck In The "Catch-Up Trap?"

Adult friendships can fall into unfulfilling surface-level conversations, known as the 'catch-up trap', which inhibits meaningful connections.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Are Your Friendships Stuck In The "Catch-Up Trap?"

Adult friendships can fall into unfulfilling surface-level conversations, known as the 'catch-up trap', which inhibits meaningful connections.
Digital life
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Tanya Sweeney: Is it too extreme to ban phones from any place where humans are trying to connect and meet?

The practice of locking away mobile phones at dinner can enhance social interaction.
Younger generations may struggle with detaching from their devices even temporarily.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

Your Friends Deserve A "Millennial Thank You Note"

Millennials express gratitude after hangouts with overt earnestness, contrasting with Generation Z's sarcastic validation.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

NS Streetcar on Sunday (5/18)

I waved hi when you got on the streetcar, not realizing you'd have trouble recognizing me because of your facial blindness. It was a brief encounter.
DC food
#interior-design
#humor
#communication
#architecture
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Arts

Oman's First-Ever Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Explores the Communal Sablah as a Model for the Future

fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Arts

Oman's First-Ever Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 Explores the Communal Sablah as a Model for the Future

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: I take the fire stairs so I don't have to answer my neighbors' questions

"I have been at the same job for 20-plus years and have accrued a lot of vacation days... It frosts me because they're implying I'm doing something wrong..."
Mental health
#dating
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Blind date: I was hoping to meet a total babe. She was a total babe'

The article describes a delightful first date experience with Alexander, highlighting humor, charm, and shared interests.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Blind date: I was hoping to meet a total babe. She was a total babe'

The article describes a delightful first date experience with Alexander, highlighting humor, charm, and shared interests.
Startup companies
fromWCBU Peoria
2 months ago

Bradley's Big Idea winners combine augmented reality and support for local businesses

The Hunter System integrates augmented reality with local business marketing, encouraging users to engage with real-world events while earning rewards.
#new-york-city
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

I Started a Conversation With a Woman Sitting to My Right'

The author's experience at a New York play reveals unexpected connections with strangers and the playful nature of human interactions.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

I Started a Conversation With a Woman Sitting to My Right'

The author's experience at a New York play reveals unexpected connections with strangers and the playful nature of human interactions.
#community-engagement
Design
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Inflatable Architectures in Public Spaces: Exploring the Works of Conjuntos Empaticos in Spain

Inflatable structures enhance public interaction by creating engaging, sensory experiences that foster social connections in urban environments.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Inflatable Architectures in Public Spaces: Exploring the Works of Conjuntos Empaticos in Spain

Inflatable structures enhance public interaction by creating engaging, sensory experiences that foster social connections in urban environments.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: do you have a nickname?

Nicknames have traditionally signified affection, yet their prevalence is declining due to concerns about offending others or sounding unprofessional.
UK news
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Hell is not other people it's being stuck in the ninth circle of an automated telephone service | Hilary Freeman

Tuvalu's introduction of its first ATM marks the beginning of a shift away from human interaction toward automation.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Escape Through Board Games | HackerNoon

Playing board games offers a fun way to interact socially, reduces stress, and provides a mentally stimulating outlet without the seriousness of competition or outcomes.
Board games
LA Clippers
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Stanford alum's startup gets $22M investment led by Reddit co-founder

Playback.tv aims to revolutionize sports streaming with a social focus for younger fans, attracting significant investment.
fromEater
2 months ago

The Communal Dining Table Gamble

The togetherness of eating can often backfire, transforming shared meals into awkward encounters, as exemplified by the uncomfortable experience of dining next to an annoying stranger.
Dining
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

What Is the Difference Between Amsterdam Beer Bike and a Regular Tour?

In an age when tourists seek vivid, lively encounters, the Amsterdam beer bike fulfills the need for emotions better than many traditional concepts, offering immersive experiences.
Beer
fromPolygon
3 months ago

Switch 2 still uses friend codes, but now they're sort of optional

"The unique string of numbers that you have to punch in for every person you add is now optional. You can scan a QR code with the Nintendo Switch phone app instead."
Gadgets
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromBored Panda
4 months ago

37 Remote Workers Tell Which Unspoken Perks The 3 Magic Letters 'WFH' Actually Mean For Them

Remote work has established habits that make returning to the office challenging.
Creating a comfortable home workspace can enhance productivity while remote working.
Maintaining social interactions is important, even for remote workers.
Remote teams
fromNature
3 months ago

The ethical threat of loneliness: the impact of workplace loneliness on cheating behavior - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Remote work, though beneficial, correlates with heightened feelings of loneliness among employees, negatively impacting overall workplace satisfaction.
Remote teams
fromBored Panda
4 months ago

37 Remote Workers Tell Which Unspoken Perks The 3 Magic Letters 'WFH' Actually Mean For Them

Remote work has established habits that make returning to the office challenging.
Creating a comfortable home workspace can enhance productivity while remote working.
Maintaining social interactions is important, even for remote workers.
Remote teams
fromNature
3 months ago

The ethical threat of loneliness: the impact of workplace loneliness on cheating behavior - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Remote work, though beneficial, correlates with heightened feelings of loneliness among employees, negatively impacting overall workplace satisfaction.
Gadgets
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
3 months ago

Care home uses giant tablet computer to bring residents together

An interactive tablet at Lawnfield House care home is enhancing social activities among residents, encouraging them to engage through games and technology.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What are smartphones stealing from us? When mine was taken away, I found out | Alexander Hurst

Experiencing life without phones leads to deeper conversations and connections, reminiscent of a pre-digital era during the film set experience.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Age and migration influence bird groups' song repertoires, study finds

Birdsong composition is influenced by age, social interactions, and migration, similar to human music, showing a dynamic cultural shift among birds.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What Hook-Up Culture Means for Your Teen

Hook-up culture prevalent among teens often obscures genuine emotional needs.
Most teens may feel pressured to hook up rather than understanding the implications of their actions.
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