March 2nd, 2021, 3-4pm

Our life online

Discussion moderated by Dr Greti-Iulia Ivana

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us had long-distance ties and maintained them through technologically mediated interactions. However, the scale at which this is currently happening is unmatched. In lockdown, almost every interaction is mediated, and every bond is long-distance. We are still updated about those around us, be it through social media, or through voice and video calls, but the context of spending time with others has changed. In this week’s Sociology Café we will talk about what this shift means for our social lives. How does ‘keeping in touch’ look like in the pandemic? What about companionship? What are some of the practices, habits, rituals bringing us together in the virtual ‘third space”?

Join us on Tuesday afternoon and share your experience and thoughts about living life online.

All welcome!

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