The thing about people just moving to smaller rooms... I don't see it that way. The whole flow of talking online changed. Even in small groups now, the vibe is different because everyone's used to fast hits like on social media. It's less about hanging out in one thread and more about quick reactions that don't go anywhere. The habit of deep back and forth is just gone for a lot of folks, not hiding somewhere else.

Piper's got a point with that term. It's like your brain and body have to learn a whole new language when you're squeezed into a corner. You end up mapping the wires in your head before you even touch them, because seeing it straight on is just not an option. That mental picture you build is what keeps you from crossing the feeds, so to speak. Plus, there's a lot of feeling around and hoping you remembered the color code right (I haven't always).

You gonna hand deliver each record too for that DIRECT connection?

That gentle pace becomes something you really look forward to.