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In this article, the writer discusses the new metaverse announcement from Mark Zuckerberg, and what that means for a world that craves human interaction and touch. She discusses how touch is a tactile connection between our bodies, ourselves, and other people. Touching has scientifically been proven to be beneficial (releases oxytocin, may make you more attentive, and relieves feelings of anxiety or depression). We as humans NEED touch. She then begins to discuss how important it is to remain "touchy" in a time where the world is increasingly virtualizing.
I thought this was a really good article connecting the sense of touch with our every day lives. I also thought the metaverse looked kind of goofy with its virtual avatars promoting a new "revolutionary" way for meetings to held (basically zoom but with like a sim character LMAO). She also discusses how not having touch really disconnects you from your body and led to her eating disorder worsening, which was poignant.
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