What an irony that such an empowering tool can also be so enslaving.
But, this paradox can be found everywhere: a gun can help defend you as much as it can also help kill you.
It’s a good thing these studies are beginning to show the potential effects from this relatively new technology.
It’s important to remember that smart phones, social media, our instant connectivity (/gratification), has only just been around a decade.
And in just ten years— everything has changed.
From the way we interact, do business, meet and date, to, as these studies show, fundamentally think and behave.
This is why a show like Black Mirror is so good—it shines a light (almost uncomfortably) to the dark side of where this can all possibly go, if left unchecked.
Good post @doitvoluntarily, I liked that you not only discussed the issue, but also offered a few practical solutions to help.