The Emoji Illusion: When Digital Affection Replaces Real Emotion - a personal reflection
It's Thursday morning, I am just back from a long walk with my dog, connecting with nature, appreciating the silence nature gave me, recharging me and reflecting on life and how I want to throw away my phone. During my walk, I questioned what I would call the 'digital affection'. Scroll through any message thread today and you’ll find a colourful parade of hearts, kisses, laughing faces, and possibly an endless variations of 'digital affection'. A red heart can be sent in l
