technobiophilia vs touch grass;

we often find ourselves disconnected from the real world as we navigate through this digital terrain. ironically, the very tools that cause this disconnection can also aid in our reconnection. engaging with nature-inspired content online can improve our connection to the actual world.

"technobiophilia," a term coined by Sue Thomas, describes the tendency to focus on life and realistic processes as they appear in technology. this concept suggests that our connection to nature persists in our digital interactions, and engaging with nature through screens can yield positive psychological benefits, such as reducing anxiety.

here my perspective counters the "touch grass" meme by suggesting that engaging with nature through internet can fuel a profound desire to be in balance with the natural world. by embracing the concept of "nature within the internet," we acknowledge that digital platforms can provoke actual emotional responses and inspire action. this perspective eliminates the need for the ignorant tone of "touch grass"

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