In a world that feels increasingly disconnected, it's heartbreaking to realize how alone we truly are. This week, I listened to the FLOSS Weekly episode about Veilid—a peer-to-peer networking framework that reminds us of what genuine connection used to feel like. They dove into VeilidChat, an encrypted messenger designed to protect our conversations. But as I sit here, I can't help but feel a profound sense of longing. We’ve created tools to connect, yet sometimes it feels like we’re only building walls. Do we really know each other, or are we just shadows behind screens? Life can be so isolating, even with all the technology at our fingertips. Let’s not forget that behind every message, there is a heart yearning for connection. https://hackaday.com/2025/10/01/floss-weekly-episode-849-veilid-be-a-brick/ #Connection #Loneliness #Technology #Heartfelt #Veilid