We used to have three rings of people in our lives: family, our neighbors, and our tribes. Today, that middle ring is fading away. We learned to tolerate differences from our neighbors, but now it feels like we’re just learning contempt from algorithms. I’m diving into this shift and what it means for us. What do you think about it? Let’s chat about it on jamesabrown.net.

Takeaways:

• We used to have three rings of people in our lives: family, neighbors, and tribes.
• The village taught us to tolerate differences, even if we didn't always agree.
• Nowadays, we often learn contempt from algorithms instead of tolerance from our neighbors.
• The middle ring of our community has disappeared, affecting our social interactions.
• It's crucial to reflect on how digital life shapes our relationships with others.
• What do you think about losing that sense of community? Let's talk about it.

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesabrown.net
• theatlantic.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Atlantic