Our digital way of life is giving us fewer reasons to make casual conversation with strangers. But what do we lose when small talk disappears? A lot, researchers say. on.wsj.com/4xhzPrE

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  Our digital way of life is giving us fewer reasons to make casual conversation with strangers. But what do we lose when small talk disappears? A lot, researchers say. on.wsj.com/4xhzPrE
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  People are speaking to one another less and less, a study found. @olgakhazan.bsky.social examines the reasons behind this gradual silencing: