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Isolation
Serious studies on isolation show that it affects all age groups. It is not just an issue for older adults, as often caricatured in the media. Seeing others only rarely leads to superficial relationships. When people see each other regularly, they can talk things out, set boundaries, and offer advice. This is much better for…
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The Dulling Effect of Excessive Machine use
Humans are gregarious animals. They need interaction with other people. More and more people are isolating themselves and spending excessive time with machines: scrolling on their phones, watching TV shows, relying on artificial intelligence for trivial tasks, and so on. This behavior has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are also far more children…
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Consumption: Dream & Reality
