There are many types of conservations. I have my preferred ones; but they all have meaning. Value? That depends. Let’s get into it.
Types:
- Intimate, or between two people only
Wife and husband - Public, with an audience, known and unknown
Book tuber, Alina, on YouTube - Private, within a small group or with one’s self
Situations and Styles:
- In a therapy session
- In a podcast
Tucker Carlson on Lex Fridman’s podcast - In a family, locker room, playground, bar, or street corner (to include Facetime)
Intimacy, at the bar and in public - At the water cooler
- As a teacher, lecturer, politician, or guru
- In an online group chat
- In a blog (an online public written log, or “web log”)
- In a journal (a written private conversation with oneself)
- In a written letter or email, text, etc.
- In a mainstream publication (book, newspaper, or magazine)
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Contrast
is considerable. As are the demand characteristics of each. In today’s world it can be confusing just what is appropriate for what. Additionally, which style works best when. It’s no wonder social anxiety, sadness, and depression are on the rise.
I’ve had occasion to be in all of the situations; but must admit – I wasn’t adroit in every case. There are, I’ve learned, rules (In session. Too late? Remains to be seen. “The proof is in the pudding.” She said.) One style doesn’t necessarily work the same in all situations.
Conclusion.
Conversation has become more complex. Because of technology. There are now, more than ever, more ways to converse, or “have a conversation”.
I prefer that of the intimate. Be that in session, the bar, or online. Nevertheless, what is – is.
We are fucked. We are not capable of having a meaningful conversation with the entire peopled-world all at the same time. However, we are also not capable of not trying to do that.
What do you think? How are you doing? With regard to your conversations?
I forgot some important ones. Conversations with doctors, lawyers, and now large language models- like ChatGBT and Gemini.
So coming soon- part two. Thanks
There certainly are different types of conversations. These days, we might not see who we are speaking with (such as in a podcast).
Indeed. Now, maybe more often than not. I don’t like that. I prefer face-to-face. Wherein there’s the body language factor. It seems like “All the world’s a stage” is more so than ever. The podcast is new, but an outgrowth of the long form interview, like Larry King or Charlie Rose. Less formal.
Do you have a favorite podcast? A favorite conversation type?
I’ve just started to get into podcasts so I don’t have a favorite yet. Conversation type – I like both online and in person. I’ve gotten used to online because I work remotely so I don’t see my coworkers.
Regarding podcasts – I watched (on YouTube. I prefer to watch rather than just listen.) three yesterday. Six+ hours (I’m retired). Fascinating, informative, and thought provoking.
1) Dr. Jordan Peterson interviews Dr. Rob Henderson about his book “Troubled”.
2) Coleman Hughes interviews Abigail Shrier about her book “Bad Therapy”.
3) Tucker Carlson has a conversation with antagonist Chris Cuomo about journalism and getting fired from mainstream TV.
~ Carlson & Cuomo was *so* interesting. Two fifty-something millionaires, married with children having a “conversation” about their common ground and disagreements. My take away?
~Carlson was so confident and carefree [because of his belief (in God)]. Cuomo was insecure. Therefore Tucker had the power (the upper hand.) However, both have what Rob Henderson call’s
“Luxury Beliefs”. Or, being so rich they can afford to carry on regardless of anything other than their whimsical thoughts and beliefs. Cuomo confessed to having a therapist he talks with. Bad therapy?
Nowadays conversations on the gadget only going on…
For the most part. One gadget or another.
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I forgot about the PHONE! Public and private. That’s changed now. We carry it with us all the time. But it’s like a ball and chain—actually limiting freedom. This might require a separate post.