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Aging Alone—Finding Strength and Connection

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RE: Meaningful conversations.
It is surprising what things we remember that we internalized. I say that because I am in my 80's and I have never forgotten what an Uncle said to me many years ago and I believe this goes along with meaningful conversations.
He discussed how important it is to discuss ideas with one another, in conversations, verses discussing things such as people and gossip etc.
Meaningful conversations to me also would mean discussing things with one another that would help one another.
After writing the above I thought to google: what does it mean to have meaningful conversations
This is what AI said and it seems to be on target for an answer to "meaningful conversations". There is more detail in what came up than this one paragraph below.
"A meaningful conversation goes beyond superficial small talk, fostering deeper connection, understanding, and personal growth between participants through active listening, empathy, and shared vulnerability. It involves a genuine desire to understand another's perspective and values, allowing for the exchange of personal feelings and ideas, which strengthens relationships and provides mutual benefit through increased knowledge and perspective."
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When people share their personal feelings and experiences it often touches me in unexpected ways, giving me new thoughts and feelings, perhaps giving me a new perspective or direction of thought.
AI quotations are full of facts and averaged opinions, lacking of any sharing of real lived life.
AI shuts down person-to-person connection and floods us with "information."
Lived life occurs one mortal being at a time, imperfect and incomplete, and a little worried.
That is what I like.