In today's world, technology and social media have become an integral part of our lives. We wake up to the sound of our smartphones buzzing with notifications, and our days are filled with endless scrolling, liking, and commenting. But have we ever stopped to think about how this digital life is shaping us?
Facebook Messenger logs from 2012 with someone whose last name I can’t recall. We talked every day for three months. Now I can’t even remember their face. It was unsettling—not because I lost touch, but because the intimacy felt so foreign. Digital permanence makes ephemeral friendships feel heavier than they ever were in real life. mydigitallife