This is your kid on smartphones
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Tech and the Decline of Social Connection
This chapter explores the impact of smartphones and social media on modern social interactions, emphasizing the decline in genuine relationships among young people. It critiques the paradox of easier access to social encounters through technology while reporting increased anxiety and emotional distress linked to this connectivity. The discussion also addresses the potential benefits of phone-free environments in fostering real social connections and the skepticism surrounding mental health trends among youth.
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