Boomers — You’re Wearing Zoom Out and We’re Tired of It
Sincerely, the Millennials
I am TIRED of Zoom meetings. While I appreciate the way people have taken advantage of technology during this time, we need to chill with all the video calls! What I find interesting is the fact that this technology is not new. We have had the ability to do video calls for a while now. However, before Covid-19, conference calls and regular phone calls were acceptable.
Why has that changed???
I have a theory.
This is a trauma response.
Since the shelter at home orders, my family, who is not particularly close when it comes to visiting each other, has had a family zoom call. My mom has demanded that we use google duo and may be slightly offended that I told her I need a heads up before we do a video call.
Again, this technology has been around and available to us for well over ten years. Thus, my theory that this is a trauma response. I think for the older generation specifically, seeing faces makes them feel connected, perhaps.
At first, I got it, although I still didn’t participate in my family zoom. I did video call my mom though. But after eight weeks of zoom calls, I am done, unless it is for work.
