Online life is not real life

Published July 12, 2019 3:00am ET



Not too long ago, there was a distinction between a social media presence and the everyday lives we lead. Boundaries were considered good, even necessary for holding onto one’s sanity — whether turning the phone off at dinner or refusing to check the inbox after work.

But for some, the virtual world is the only one they’re interested in living in.

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