In the years 2020 and 2021, various organizations such as software company GitLab and the City of Santa Fe uploaded Zoom meeting videos on YouTube. While these videos may have been intended for recording purposes, it has recently been discovered that some people are playing these recordings on their computer screens to make it appear as if they are busy.
In the comment sections of both the GitLab and City of Santa Fe videos, there are multiple comments stating that individuals are using these videos to appear busy and avoid certain situations, such as avoiding interruptions from others or when they want to be left alone.
Some comments suggest that these video recordings are more effective than actual meetings or checking emails. Others simply say that they have come across these videos, while some people even go as far as using the technique of pausing the video and responding verbally to create a seamless illusion that they are actively participating in the meeting.
The utilization of these meeting recordings is not limited to just working-age individuals, but also extends to students. One comment in Patrick Eagan’s section, a history professor at Thomas More College, mentions opening a video and pretending to be studying in order to avoid being disturbed by their parents for several hours.
Currently, the GitLab channel has over 11,000 videos, with more than 28,000 subscribers. The highlighted videos have garnered over 200 comments.
Example video recordings being used to create the illusion of busyness.
TLDR: Organizations like GitLab and the City of Santa Fe are uploading meeting recordings on YouTube, which some individuals are playing on their screens to make it seem like they are occupied. These videos are being used as a way to avoid interruptions or create the appearance of being engaged in a meeting. Students and working-age individuals alike are utilizing these recordings.
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