Just and Sinner Podcast
Why Are We So Disconnected?
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Jordan Poole, an insightful thinker on human connection, shares profound reflections on why we feel increasingly disconnected in our digital age. He argues that technology, while connecting us online, deepens our loneliness and undermines meaningful relationships. Poole emphasizes the difference between genuine 'I-thou' interactions and superficial 'I-it' communication. He explores how social media fuels biases and dehumanization, stressing the need for authentic connections and critiquing the decline of mediating institutions that once fostered community.
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- Despite increased online communication, genuine human connection is declining, leading to a profound sense of loneliness and disconnection.
- The prevalence of social media fosters superficial relationships and echo chambers, exacerbating mental health issues among young people seeking authentic connection.
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The Paradox of Connectivity in Modern Society
Despite advancements in technology that have allowed for greater access to information and interaction, genuine human connectivity is on the decline. Many believe that social media has connected us more than ever, exemplified by knowing details about acquaintances through platforms like Facebook. However, this knowledge often derives from a superficial understanding that lacks the depth of true interpersonal relationships, where authentic recognition and acknowledgment are absent. Consequently, the increase in online communication may create an illusion of connection while masking a profound sense of disconnection from meaningful relationships.
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