“How are you?” is a question I receive at least 3–5 times daily, usually at the start of a Zoom call with colleagues. In our society, this question is the epitome of the throw away greeting, something uttered in passing and to which no one really expects a fulsome answer.

“Hows it going?”

“Great, you?”

“Great! Thanks”

“Take care!”

And you’re on your way. No information has been exchanged. No meaninfgul relation has been tended.

Lately, I’ve dec...