Are You Really 'Online'? 5 Signals Tell You're Losing Real Connection

I used to think scrolling through live streams was connection—until I realized my own silence was the loudest sound in a Manhattan apartment at 2 a.m.

The Algorithm Doesn't See Your Tears

Platforms measure your attention like casino chips: likes = bets, follows = stakes. But what’s the payout? When your last post got zero engagement, you didn’t win—you just became data.

Three Signs You’re Losing Touch

1. Your DMs are full of emojis but empty of names. You reply to strangers who never reply back.
2. Your ‘victory screenshots’ are curated for followers, not friends.
3. You check analytics more than you check your reflection in the mirror.

The Ritual of Digital Devotion

We call it ‘community,’ but it’s a ritual without incense—no altar, no prayer, just RNG-generated luck cycles spinning while you’re alone.

Your Loneliness Has a Name Now

I once called it ‘content creation.’ Now I call it mourning dressed as marketing. My mother taught me joy in rhythm; my father taught me code with precision. Neither could save you from this.

So tell me: when was the last time you felt truly seen—not liked, not followed—but seen? Share your quiet moment below.