Hal in the Boston Globe: Antisocial Status

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I’m quoted in this fun article by Boston Globe columnist Christopher Muther. He writes about the urge to de-friend those who constantly post “pointless” status updates. Lots of hilarious response in the comments too, so check them out while you’re there.

His take: “If I thought my friends were interesting, Facebook has taught me otherwise.”

My take, as quoted in the piece: “If you look at it positively, you say, ‘These are ways to alleviate the loneliness and return to a more communal time.’ In certain ways you could say that these are anti-narcissistic gestures, they’re gestures of community that bring us together.”

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Hey, I’m Hal Niedzviecki. I’m a writer/thinker who lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with my wife and daughter. Up till now I’ve always considered myself a private person. But at the same time I’m fascinated by people who effortlessly open themselves up to the whole world. So I’ve… more...

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