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In-Person Priority Over Digital

“In-Person Priority Over Digital” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. For every 3 important digital chats with someone, schedule one real meeting. It draws on Reclaiming Conversation. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

For every 3 important digital chats with someone, schedule one real meeting.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Prevent your relationships from becoming "WhatsApp messages" vs real connection.

Steps

1

Pick 5 important people you contact more digitally than in-person.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You restore dimension in relationships you thought "good" — discover were shallow.

Evidence base

School: Reclaiming Conversation

Founders: Sherry Turkle · Catherine Steiner-Adair (2015)

Sherry Turkle's "Reclaiming Conversation" 2015 and Steiner-Adair's "Big Disconnect" 2013 prove digital cannot replace physical presence.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "In-Person Priority Over Digital" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "In-Person Priority Over Digital"?

You restore dimension in relationships you thought "good" — discover were shallow. In the short term: Top 5 relationships visibly deepen.

Is "In-Person Priority Over Digital" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Reclaiming Conversation (Sherry Turkle, Catherine Steiner-Adair (2015)). Sherry Turkle's "Reclaiming Conversation" 2015 and Steiner-Adair's "Big Disconnect" 2013 prove digital cannot replace physical presence.

Is "In-Person Priority Over Digital" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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