The world has never been more connected—yet, it’s never been quieter.

Small talk is fading. Conversations are shrinking into social media posts. Airports, waiting rooms, and cafés once filled with chatter now resemble libraries.

True connection goes beyond the digital—it’s built in everyday moments, through casual conversations that spark real relationships.

I’ve seen what happens when distractions disappear. During Army Reserve training, without internet, small talk thrives, and real bonds form.

Maybe it’s time we reclaim that. Put down the phone. Look up. Say something.

What do you think? Have we lost the art of conversation? nostr:naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp3padh3au336rew4pzfx78s050p3dw7pmhurgr2ktdcwwxn9svtfqq2kjjzzfpjxvutjg33hjvpcw5cyjezyv9y5k0umm6k