Digital life

@intelligentTiger5312

Yeah, there are definitely some changes that are happening because of technology. And it make it a bit more difficult for people to talk face-to-face and have that sense of shared presence. Or when people are there, their mind is distracted.

If there are specific people you want to stay connected with, and that in-person presence is something that feels really important to you, maybe you could discuss that with those people so that you can try to have your own needs/wants met. Like, "I really enjoy spending time with you in-person and I feel like all of the virtual stuff isn't quite the same."

As far as the culture as a whole, I have some optimism that people are creative and will do whatever they need to do to get their needs satisfied. For example, there are sites like this one where people are leveraging technology in a way that creates some emotional intimacy and understanding. Or possibly another outcome is that people will eventually feel similar to you in feeling that the technology is cold and inadequate, and they'll feel dissatisfied enough that they'll turn back to real-life interactions out of necessity. 😊 There's already been quite a bit of research on the negative psychological effects of social media. Things have a way of moving around.

I noticed it several years ago when I understood that children go outside to play on phones together.

Though digital transformation has benefits in many spheres and really helps make the world for the better (especially by combining human skills), it has a negative impact on personal lives. People became more shy and introverted. I think it I important for parents to show a good example of spending time, e.g. reading a book or going for a walk instead of surfing a phone or a tablet.