Topic of today’s House meeting: Can virtual friendships become real friendships? Can they have a constructive place in our lives? Can we rely on them? Can we deny them?

These questions lightened an important debate and the truth is that we didn’t really reach a formal conclusion as there are pros and cons and it all depends on how we deal with the situation, how much we put into it and how much we ask from it.

We all acknowledge the dangers of the virtual world: fake profiles, dishonest people, scams and hoaxes are part of the internet these days and one needs to be cautious about it.

However, one can’t deny that there is still room for positive interactions and the possibility of connecting with people who might become important and be for us a source of support, friendship… or even more.

The fact is internet is becoming a lot like real life. Whatever you find in life, you may find on internet as well, only in a different shape. And the precautions we take when we meet someone in person, need to be adapted to the virtual world online.

It is undeniable that internet has brought the world together and that is actually the topic on our last Pillar, in our Programme. Our conclusion is that it’s undeniably a good thing but to be taken carefully and with a pinch of salt, aka care, since a lot in the virtual world, might just be virtual… and we are not.

An interesting discussion with a lot of good vibes and pertinent discussions… 🙂