Technology

Can technology ever replace real human friendship?

For

It helps people connect across distance and loneliness.

Against

Real emotions require presence, not screens.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • You don't need to be physically close to have a human connection
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Real friendship is about feeling seen and supported and sometimes that can begin online long before it happens face to face
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • A real face to face conversation gives so many more insights to a person.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • There are so many nuances to in-person connections that cannot entirely be replicated
    RedditOriginal language: English
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