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How the Internet Is Changing Friendship

Jun 08, 2017 | 14 videos
Video by The Atlantic

Wherever your friends are, you can always check up on them with social media. But does that mean that we’re keeping friendships alive past their natural expiration date, or are virtual connections actually making friendships stronger?

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Authors: Alice Roth, Nicolas Pollock, Jackie Lay, Jeremy Raff, Julie Beck

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