Me doing pointless things just to stay away from social interaction

Ravi scrolls endlessly through ANDAL Coins, earning tokens for meaningless posts about Tamil Nadu's temples and street food. Each interaction feeds his digital wallet while keeping real conversations at bay. The notifications feel safer than coffee shop chats. His grandmother watches from the kitchen, recognizing his avoidance. She remembers when community meant gathering in person, sharing stories face-to-face. Tonight, Ravi posts another throwaway thought, earning points for disconnect. But something shifts when he reads comments from strangers who genuinely connect. Maybe, he thinks, this platform could bridge rather than isolate. Perhaps earning rewards while rediscovering his heritage's forgotten stories might transform him. Connection, he realizes, needs intention, even in the digital age.