I spend my days helping kids develop genuine social skills, and my nights geeking out over visual effects. It got me wondering if our interactions were like a film, how do we create authentic “visual effects” when so much feels like a filter?
In VFX, the most convincing work often blends practical elements with digital touches, keeping something real at the core. It makes me think about conversations. Are we relying too much on the digital “filters” the curated replies, the perfect emoji reactions and losing the practical, human foundation?
What small, practical things do you do to keep your social interactions feeling genuine, even when so much happens through a screen? I’d love to hear what works for you.