Our most advanced technologies are not enhancing our connectivity, but thwarting it. They are replacing and devaluing our humanity, and—in many different ways—undermining our respect for one another and ourselves. Sadly, this has been by design. But that’s also why it can be reversed.

The Humans of New York comment section has been called “the nicest place on the internet.” As photographer Brandon Stanton publishes moving portraits on his page, the people in his digital community actively engage with his work, posting kind and uplifting comments. In 2012, the page had 64,000 fans. A decade later, the community has grown to more

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