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Weak ties are also what helps society forge a sense of common humanity. Just think if all our social interactions were only algorithmically selected for us, what a weaker understanding we'd have of differences and diversity. It makes you wonder, are weak ties truly weak?

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Dec 13, 2023Liked by Brian Wiesner

i have been so surprised by weak ties so many times that it has humbled me. Get ready for a small little deeeeeep rant here.

While at times, close friends enter a relationship, a change of skin, have a kid, they immediately let go of any strong ties that they may have. This has always baffled me because as soon as something goes wrong in their life, they immediately think about who has always been there.

Nonetheless, when i think some weak ties are going to be like that, they shine through. They demonstrate a different light in your life that perhaps you never counted on.

that's the amazing thing about being friendly to everybody. Guiding yourself through the cool and sweet vibes that you can connect to.

Sometimes it doesnt even matter if you speak the same language. You see the other person and you both know that there is a connection of two good people.

that's the beauty of travelling and experiencing these amazing things in life.

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