The coronavirus brought drastic changes to the way people interact, socialize, and maintain relationships. Media multiplexity theory discusses how even though we’ve lost one form of communication, people have the ability to maintain a connection to one another and keep themselves from feeling lonely. California State University, Bakersfield communications lecturer Amber Chiang joins host Damian Lopez to discuss how this theory is playing out in real time.

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Celebration by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech)
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Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech)
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