To be Masked or to be Image; the Presence Dilemma in the COVID-19 Pandemic

When we talk about presence, we imagine an in-person, full attention, and whole-hearted communication. Presence illustrates shared space-time, attuned minds, and synchronized bodies. Nevertheless, what can we imagine about the experience of presence in a virtual communication? Do different places and times impede the presence experience? Is it possible to have attunement and synchronization with others in a virtual space?...