Quote by Jaron Lanier

Anonymous blog comments, vapid video pranks and lightweight mash-ups may seem trivial and harmless, but as a whole, this widespread practice of fragmentary, impersonal communication has demeaned personal interaction.

Anonymous blog comments, vapid video pranks and lightweight

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This quote highlights the negative impact of modern forms of communication such as anonymous blog comments, superficial video pranks, and quick, unoriginal content mixing. While these practices may appear insignificant, the collective effect of impersonal and fragmented communication has devalued genuine personal interaction. In essence, this quote emphasizes how these shallow modes of communication have undermined the richness and depth of human connections.

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