The Urgency of Genuine Connections in Building the Human Web

Are we losing sight of what truly matters in our beloved digital web: genuine human connections? We are bombarded daily with sneaky sales contacts, thinly veiled as networking opportunities. I'm getting worried—are we merely creating another digital platform for transactional interactions? The genuine will to meet people, understand their needs, and support them has taken a backseat to the relentless pursuit of profit.

The business environment has long been dominated by a focus on sales, wins, and financial outcomes. This mindset has permeated our professional lives, reducing interactions to mere transactions and conversations to sales pitches.

Almost daily, I get contact requests from people who want to collaborate... When I answer that I only collaborate on a genuine non-financial basis, they suddenly lose interest. I laugh every time. It’s the perfect way to screen whether we could build authentic relationships.

Why do we keep doing this when we know that our network is the most crucial support system for our growth, success, and happiness in life?

Today, I joined an audio event on LinkedIn that got me thinking. The speaker, Zion, suggested that we adopt the "farmer mindset," where we cultivate relationships like we tend to a garden. Instead of focusing on immediate gains, we nurture the soil, plant seeds, and patiently wait for them to grow. This mindset values long-term growth over short-term wins, recognizing that genuine connections are the lifeblood of any thriving community. This is absolutely what we need when we build in Web3!

In the context of the Human Web, this means creating an environment where people feel valued for who they are, not just what they can offer. It's about building a digital space that prioritizes well-being, empathy, and mutual support. When all interactions are based solely on professional or financial considerations, we risk depleting the very resources that make us human.

We need to be reminded of the absolute necessity for us to embrace this farmer mindset. It’s not just about being nice; it’s about survival. In a world where technology is increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, we must ensure that it serves to enhance our humanity, not diminish it. This means fostering genuine connections, where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

When we build Web3 technology based on shared values and mutual support, rather than just shared financial interests, we create experiences that truly meet the needs of humanity—not merely monetizing every interaction.

The farmer mindset is about planting seeds of kindness, empathy, and support, even when the harvest is uncertain. It’s about recognizing that every interaction is an opportunity to build a stronger, more resilient community. It’s about remembering that we are all in this together, and our collective success depends on our ability to support and uplift one another.

Let's make genuine connections in Web3, not shallow ones. Our goal should be to create a digital environment that nurtures our humanity—a place where we can grow, thrive, and be truly human. Afterall, our humanity is our most important resource, and the quality of our lives, both online and off, is determined by the quality of our relationships.