Do you remember life before the internet?

i do. and it was worse in a lot of ways — but much better in others. i think a lot about how we are inundated with suffering at almost every second of our lives. it’s awful, but i don’t think humans are built to be exposed to that at all times on a continuous never-ending cycle.

i worry about the effects social media has on kids today. i’m well adjusted (thanks therapy) so people telling me i’m a pedophile or people telling me to kill myself, or telling me that i’m ugly doesn’t really bother me. i can’t say the same for younger kids. i’ve worked with a lot of teenagers and i don’t know if it’s my perception or not — but the internet is not always used for good.

i think it’s helped us feel connected to others and learn new things. it’s helped me be more involved in the gaming community and i love that.

i think to use and survive on the internet you have to have thick skin and from my experience that skin grows thickest when you experience life offline.