Authentic vs. Artificial Interaction With Others

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Humans experience multiple types of reality as a result of technological advancements and new ideologies. Reality and simulated reality’s surround people’s everyday lives. Nonetheless, happiness, anguish and authenticity present themselves in both forms of reality. Life can be just as satisfying, if not more, with a simulated experience than it is with the real thing. Real interaction with other human beings is one of the most pleasurable experiences one can have. Society loves real experiences because they are more personal and heartfelt. However, artificial experiences often produce the same level of fulfillment.
Face-to-face conversation gives people the feeling of being wanted and accepted. They feel as if the person talking to them is actually interested and wants to talk. Text messaging makes it difficult to read if the other person’s responses are out of kindness, or genuine interest in the conversation. Real conversations are more personal because many factors come into play. Firstly, body language can greatly improve a conversation. Expressing good body language shows the other person that they are interested and paying attention. It also shows respect. On the other hand, signs of boredom or inattentiveness can ruin a conversation. Secondly, tone of voice can either enhance or destroy a conversation. When someone says something in a jokingly manner, others usually do not take them serious. But when speaking face-to-face, listeners can tell if they are serious about their statement or not.
On the other hand, texting can give people the same sense of reality as a face-to-face conversation. Texting allows people to communicate quickly and ensure their place in reality. The same meaningful message can still be delivered whe...

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... really comprehend this confusing question is essentially to say there is no way of understanding it. Human existence and reality is based on mutual agreement. Everyone has formed a consensus of what reality is. All humans can do, is assume our “reality” is what it is perceived to be.

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