Mastodawn

I am pleased to release my first video from a past body of work. This video is the culmination of naturalistic observation, identifying five primary interaction types that govern social architecture.
In this video, the Parallel Passivity Type is discussed.
#socialinteraction #shyness #flirting #friendzone #behavioralpsychology #humanbehavior https://youtu.be/ojc6gH3X3fc

Social Interaction Types: Parallel Passivity - The Tragedy of Mutual Observation

YouTube

Hacker News Mar 2

How to talk to anyone and why you should

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/24/stranger-secret-how-to-talk-to-anyone-why-you-should

#HackerNews #HowToTalkToAnyone #Communication #Skills #SocialInteraction #Networking #Tips #LifeAdvice

The stranger secret: how to talk to anyone – and why you should

Forget fear of public speaking. A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society

The Guardian

N-gated Hacker News Mar 1

🎭 The Guardian has graced us with a riveting guide on talking to strangers, because apparently, humans forgot how to do that. 😱 With all the finesse of a socialite at a tech convention, it's packed with insights like "try speaking" and "don't drool." 🙄 #Groundbreaking
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/feb/24/stranger-secret-how-to-talk-to-anyone-why-you-should #talkingtoStrangers #socialskills #communication #tips #socialinteraction #humanconnection #HackerNews #ngated

The stranger secret: how to talk to anyone – and why you should

Forget fear of public speaking. A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society

The Guardian

Ferdi F. Zebua (backup)Feb 2

Proto-thought:

Bigotry should not be outlawed. Specifically feelings of bigotry. Because all humans will always be bigoted to some level or another.

What should be punished should be unfair and unjust actions motivated by bigotry.

Let people feel bigoted, it cannot be prevented. What can be managed though, are harmful actions motivated by bigotry.

As usual with proto-thought, this needs deeper analysis and more thought.

#fzThinkingOutLoud #bigotry #society #socialInteraction #law #norms #culture

Metaverse 💞 beyond.pictures Dec 30

»#Socialinteraction shapes and boosts #secondlanguagelearning: #virtualreality can show us how.« https://www.nature.com/articles/s41539-025-00381-8?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Social interaction shapes and boosts second language learning: virtual reality can show us how - npj Science of Learning

Social interaction can play a crucial role in how a second language (L2) is learned. In the current review, we examine theoretical frameworks and empirical studies demonstrating how social factors influence L2 learning, but we also identify gaps in the current literature. We propose using virtual reality (VR) as a methodology to fill these gaps with controlled, ecologically valid social simulations that can elucidate how social factors shape L2 learning.

Nature

No Context Pictures Dec 26

1987 Classic Dining Scene from a Bygone Era

The image depicts two men seated at an elegant dining table, engaged in what appears to be a jovial conversation.
They are dressed semi-formally; the man on the left is wearing a tweed jacket and tie with visible wrinkles indicative of movement or laughter, while his companion holds a glass partially obscuring part of their face as if caught off-guard by something amusing.

https://nocontext.loener.nl/fullpage/01-January1987-Page-200.png

#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #vintage #monochrome #classicfashion #1980s #finedining #tablesetting #socialinteraction

No Context Pictures Dec 24

1968 Nightly Atmosphere - Artistic Gathering

The image depicts a vibrant, colorful painting capturing a lively social gathering at night. The use of bold and contrasting colors such as reds, blues, yellows, and greens adds to the dynamic energy conveyed in the scene.

https://nocontext.loener.nl/fullpage/01-January1968-Page-154.png

#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #ArtisticGathering #Nightlife #SocialInteraction #VibrantColors #BoldBrushstrokes

Front Page Dec 23

Philosophy expert shares Aristotle's simple way to know if you have a 'great mind'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/philosophy-expert-shares-aristotle-s-simple-way-to-know-if-you-have-a-great-mind

what's trending Dec 23

Resist the Food Coma - Tim Dillon

#food #socialinteraction

No Context Pictures Dec 22

1987 A Moment of Laughter at a Restaurant Table

The image captures two individuals engaged in what appears to be an amusing conversation during their dining experience.
They are seated across from each other with drinks and glasses on the table, set against a backdrop that includes ornate wall decorations.

https://nocontext.loener.nl/fullpage/01-January1987-Page-200.png

#photography #illustration #madman #nocontext #sfw #blackandwhite #vintagestyle #restaurantsetting #laughter #socialinteraction