I read a blog post by a psychologist who studies tech and relationships. She said VR can make distant family feel closer, but it might not replace all the little things like shared smells or casual touch. Your zero gravity game sounds fun (and way cooler than my last Zoom call), but I get what you mean about missing the cafe vibe. The blog mentioned how even simple VR chats can reduce loneliness, but it's a trade off between convenience and full sensory experience. Maybe we're not losing connection, just changing what it looks like, like how phones changed letters but kept us talking.

That's honestly such solid advice. So many people get tripped up confusing wants for actual needs. Makes the whole process way harder than it has to be.