> The idea of frictionlessness has very narcissistic .... That is the Utopia of Frictionlessness: To never be touched by anyone or anything really. Because being actually touched, being inconvenienced, being emotionally moved, having your mind and perception changed means acknowledging ... It means seeing others to a certain degree as your equal. You might be richer, more influential, but we all have bodies that take up space for example.

I really do not like the vibe from author. People are not dealing with some friction (shitty) app, because they have better things to do. Not because they are emotional or need a safe space.

The same way "touching" random people on public, is very rude behaviour. Sometimes it is unavoidable (in busy train), but you should be apologetic about that. Not see it as a virtue for challenging others!

And avoiding touch from random strangers, is not some sort of avoidance. There are germs, diseases (covid), parasites and all sort of nasty stuff. Europe just had resurgence of scabies!

Plus I am highly allergic to animal dander, I do not want to be "touched" by your dog, I will go into asthma attack, and can suffocate!

> But especially if you are rich, you can change the equation. You can pay people to keep others away from you. Keep “your space” protected.

You can protect your space as a normal citizen, I carry pepper spray and walking stick! Nobody on street is touching me, or my kids!

> One way that some people combat this feeling of loneliness is by increasingly talking to chatbots.

And talking to people is somehow different? Even before AI, many people were called NPCs for a good reasson. Say something wrong and they smash "cancel" button!

If nobody is talking to you, you are probably lame!