But as of late, I've felt overwhelmed and disconnected from my online community.by the World Health Organization.
There’s been “an overabundance of information—some accurate and some not—that makes it hard for people to find trustworthy sources and reliable guidance when they need it.” This declaration has been, for me, heartbreaking. Over the past decade, social media has not only been instrumental in my own creative and intellectual pursuits; it's provided me with a key source of community, as well. But as of late, amid the panic, frustration, and anxiety, it’s been tough to stay connected, to feel heard, or to even show that I’m listening .
The same chefs, cooks, artisans, and makers who were connected through social media are now realizing their mission—gathering people around food—is no longer feasible. Now we’re left wondering how to support each other, now that our common ground, our table, is gone. Is there a way we, confined to our homes, can use our virtual platforms for effecting real, social change?I still believe so. We just have to reframe our relationship to the platform.
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