Cultural Anthropology Blog

Khadijah Ahmed

Mr. Roddy

IHSS

9/2/21



The primary focus of this article is on how people have adjusted to social interactions becoming limited to virtual spaces as the Covid-19 pandemic has arisen and settled into our lifestyles. Virtual communication is not a very new concept, as applications such as Skype and Zoom have been around since 2003. However, academic and professional meeting through these modes of communication is something that many people had to adjust to during the start of the pandemic. Adjusting to this new lifestyle has been easier for some, and harder for others. On one hand, virtual communication has its benefits, including significantly reducing carbon emissions by less traveling during quarantines. It allows for better access to educational opportunities and tools. Virtual learning even offers new, creative ways for students to create and present ideas. It is definitely a learning experience, adjusting to this new lifestyle, and will bring out the best in many.


On the other hand, only communicating through virtual media can be deeply detaching for students and colleagues. Sitting in front of a screen about eight hours a day is not something recommended for students. It definitely takes its physical and mental tolls. Physical, social interaction is something that many people require to function properly and comfortably. Stable internet, electricity, and access to a device are necessities for productive academic and professional virtual meetings, but they are not always readily accessible for many people. Technology plays a huge role in professional life in almost any environment, and a virtual lifestyle poses an opportunity to become familiar with it. However, virtual meetings, as convenient as they seem, are a double-sided coin and have their benefits as well as their challenges. Overcoming obstacles is an inherently human experience, but for how long is it sustainable?


https://culanth.org/fieldsights/cold-contacting-new-colleagues-a-method-for-creating-small-academic-meetings

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