Problem
Weathering the professional effects of COVID-19 together has introduced an authenticity to digital communication that can strengthen how we relate at work, even-or perhaps especially-in remote environments," says Jon Friedman, VP of design and research at Microsoft. He believes that remote work has allowed "humanizing glimpses into areas of our lives that may have previously been walled off from our coworkers, and it's ironic that this is happening through tools not traditionally known for deep human connection!
Task
Having worked remotely in the pursuit of your education, students are required to research and analyze Friedman's claim that the virtual environment shows us as more human and thus enables a greater connection among coworkers. Do you agree? Explain your arguments by giving examples.