#1: The Internet is for conversation - by Ankit Shah

What am I doing on Substack?

Like seemingly everyone I know, I’m navigating big life transitions. In these moments, I usually find myself turning to the Internet, which has lately felt more hopeless than I want to believe it is. This essay is a reflection on what the Internet is to me, how I show up here and why you may want to think more critically about your experience here. What can the Internet be for you? How are you showing up right now? Welcome to Trying. This is a new Substack, where I’ll write mixed format reflections about the questions on my mind around community, relationships, and figuring out how I want…

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