If you have read any of my other posts or blog you may know that I’m fascinated around human biological systems of social health. Much of my work spirals around the ancient mechanism of co-valency or ways in which we feel safe around each other and how we broadcast that safety.
Face-to-face interaction is vital in this mechanism.
Have you noticed how exhausted you feel after a zoom call? This may be because your body is searching for the cues that inform your biological self that you are safe. These micro gestures and changes in vocal tonality are much harder to witness after the image and sound has been digitally compressed, sent down a phone line and then rearranged into a virtual ‘you’.
An alternative may be to use the video option only when is absolutely necessary. Using audio only frees up concentration to enable you to really hear what’s being said, instead of being distracted by what you are seeing.