How dysfunctional tech is creating dysfunctional people (my latest). https://t.co/bcpgbWUnqp
How dysfunctional tech is creating dysfunctional people (my latest). https://t.co/bcpgbWUnqp
The illusionary perception that social media has brought us closer has faded. Living a performative life for the Internet is a recipe for emptiness. What has been revealed is that we are alone. We crave connection. Wherever we end up going, we want it to be more real. This means we should probably stop supporting centralized platforms, even if they... See more
Escapism, The Modern Tool of Choice
The desire to escape from reality is more prevalent than ever.
Whether it’s through our smartphones, computers or TV’s, which provide us with various forms of entertainment, escapism has become an omnipresent part of our daily lives.... See more
instagram.comWe are reaching an inflection point when it comes to how “inward” we continue to turn in every facet of our lives. We are all becoming increasingly more lonely, afraid of conflict, afraid of silence, vulnerability, commitment, communication – the list goes on. Of course, social media and the ease of information is to blame. I don’t ask a neighbor
... See moreThe inception of The Edge comes at a time when we haven’t yet found a healthy relationship with technology. Online we’re more interconnected than ever, but at what cost? The beauty of life and human nature can’t be captured in a photo or 140 characters. So why do we try? According to the Pew Research Center about a quarter of U.S. adults say they... See more
Grant Plotkin • The Story Behind The Edge
Our current technological landscape, however, does the opposite. Feeds engineered to hijack attention and keep us scrolling, leaving a trail of anxiety and atomization in their wake. Digital platforms that increasingly mediate our access to transportation, work, food, dating, commerce, entertainment—while routinely draining the depth and warmth... See more