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A Theory of Zoom Fatigue - by L. M. Sacasas

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The Convivial Society: Dispatch No. 5

A Theory of Zoom Fatigue The Convivial Society: Dispatch No. 5 L. M. Sacasas Apr 21, 2020 81 35 1 Share Why is video-conferencing so exhausting? The question is worth asking because it is helpful to understand what’s involved in an activity many of us cannot now avoid. It’s also worth asking because it helps us understand how human communication works under ordinary circumstances. Here’s how I came across the question this morning: Nigel Warburton @philosophybites Does anyone have a plausible theory about why Zoom, Skype, and Google Hangout meetings are so draining? 8:13 AM · Apr 20, 2020 40 R

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