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Is America getting meaner?

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

CHAPTER

The Negative Impact of Living in the Digital Era

This chapter discusses the negative impact of living in the digital era, where people are exposed to terrible events happening in the world and are presented with distorted images of other people. The chapter emphasizes the impotent nature of expressing one's anger online and highlights how much of our lives are now lived virtually, contributing to a decline in real-life interactions and experiences. The chapter also touches on the influence of social media on mental health and the reasons behind people's support for Donald Trump, suggesting a breakdown in society's moral compass.

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