[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f4m9gWg_Kj1eb1N0KDJeW-3xOh7wamxpGkFAkwDONbLo":3,"$fhoTDav_7huT6-dWb2lLGEiytzAMLUx6HhefGqZl86Q0":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},50598,"Brian Dear","B",1,null,"brian-dear",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":33},[14],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":32},297086,"Says Ray Ozzie . . . “The system and the activities brought us together, but we maintained the social network in our minds, hearts, souls. Not in a friends list.",2,true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22,27],{"id":23,"tag":24},1806160,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},557,"social-networking",{"id":28,"tag":29},1806159,{"id":30,"tag_name":31},5503,"plato","**The Backstory**\nRay Ozzie, a renowned computer scientist and Microsoft CTO from 2005 to 2010, penned these words at a time when social networking was rapidly evolving. His focus on the social connections amidst technological advancements highlights his emphasis on the human element in a world of digital networks.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOzzie's statement reveals a profound paradox: that meaningful relationships are not solely defined by their visibility or quantifiable measures, but rather by the depth and intentionality invested in them. This perspective challenges the common assumption that online connections are merely an extension of offline friendships, instead suggesting that they have a distinct significance.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo cultivate a deeper understanding of your own social networks, practice active mental maintenance: regularly reflect on the people who hold significant emotional value in your life, and nurture these relationships through intentional communication and presence. By doing so, you'll create a more resilient and meaningful network that transcends superficial online connections.",{"currentPage":8,"totalPages":8,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":34},10]