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0 pointsnl10y ago0 comments

Maturity does not imply richer social interaction. I can make a good argument for the opposite: as one matures one stops caring as much.

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oldmanjay10y ago

Well, it's an argument. I certainly don't know to call it good, and it doesn't match my experiences in any way. Perhaps you have access to a hidden cache of deep teens that I, as an old, wouldn't understand.

nlOP10y ago

To me "richer" implies more complex, with more subtle features - not "deeper" in any intellectual sense.

As an older person, I really find it difficult to care if a particular friend didn't like an Instagram pic I posted. I really don't care how quickly they liked it and I don't even know which of my Facebook friends don't follow me on Instagram. They are all social interactions that add complexity and richness to the experience, and I don't pay attention to any of them.

nightski10y ago

To me richer means conversations and experiences. I love a good discussion about technology, politics, brewing, and many other subjects. Or just about life in general.

I also like experiences such as a good hike, bike, camping trip, eating out, etc...

Sending a friend a pic or even interacting on facebook doesn't really do much to further the friendship.

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