292 - The differences with a real word The forced isolation of these days is teaching us what's like to be alone. I'd heard people telling others how being alone wasn't such a big deal, something they would cope with without problems, but now they're regretting everything. Since the beginning of the forced quarantine two weeks ago, life has changed. We must deal with new problems and many of us are realizing that even just staying home for such a long time is extremely hard. This is especially true for all of us who are outgoing and talkative. Yes, you can make some calls, but talking with another human being in person is completely different. This is also why it's usually taught that talking with someone in person for working reason is much better than using Skype. In a video call, reaching the same level of engagement offered by a real conversation is almost impossible. Our brain has been hardwired to work better in real situations since the possibilities offered by this new digital world are a novelty in terms of evolution. But there are also some positive effects. In this time we can improve our patience, hone our empathy, cultivate new hobbies and discover new passions. Having so much free time isn't so bad after all...