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How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel
Plain English with Derek Thompson
Technology's Toll on Connection
This chapter examines how technology, particularly smartphones, has altered human interaction and led to psychological consequences such as decreased face-to-face communication. Through various examples and research, it highlights the cognitive costs of digital distractions and the resulting impact on genuine relationships and present-moment awareness.
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