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Russell Howard: A Joke About Spending Too Much Time Online
Jun 23, 2024
Stand-up comedian Russell Howard discusses the impact of excessive online time on empathy and behavior, emphasizing the importance of authentic human connections over virtual interactions. He humorously explores the superficiality of social media validation through the lens of Instagram.
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- Excessive online time reduces empathy by disconnecting us from genuine human interactions.
- Online behavior differs from in-person conduct, questioning authenticity and true selves.
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Loss of Empathy in Online Spaces
Spending excessive time online has led to a decline in empathy as we lack real human connections. This separation from physical presence dehumanizes us, turning us into online personas detached from genuine emotions. Social media platforms like Instagram showcase behaviors that diverge from real-life interactions, highlighted by actions such as liking a bikini photo in a way one wouldn't in person.
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