The people who picked up new digital habits during the pandemic – and kept them
by Kari Paul and Matthew Cantor from US news | The Guardian on (#5TD6M)
Covid has forced us to find new ways to relate to each other - and that has meant creative opportunities and connections we'd otherwise have missed
Nearly two years ago, the dawn of Covid lockdowns forced us to contend with the prospect of solitude and self-reflection. Naturally, we rushed to find other stuff to do.
Alongside the endless walks and compulsive baking, the early months of 2020 saw the blossoming of an array of tech trends: virtual gathering apps like Houseparty and Clubhouse, online events from trivia nights to Zoom weddings, livestreamed performances and art exhibitions.
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