Wired Love in 1890? Virtuality’s Surprising Origins

In this captivating clip from the award-winning documentary Captivated, author and journalist Maggie Jackson reveals a surprising truth: the foundations of virtual connection didn’t begin with the Internet—but with the telegraph in the 1800s. Long before iPhones and Instagram, people were flirting, chatting, and even falling in love—virtually—through Morse code. Discover how telegraph operators pioneered a form of digital intimacy, and how this historical shift marked the beginning of our ongoing struggle with distraction, disconnection, and redefining what it means to be human. This clip is more than a history lesson—it’s a call to rethink how we use today’s technologies before they redefine us. Pick up a copy of Maggie Jackson’s book here https://amzn.to/4p8Rajj