It is a balance for sure. I think we have also created an environment of individualism, where that consumption leads to navel staring, without connecting to societal development. The only thing created, are new mental conditions.
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I've learned a lot about life both internally and externally. Especially lately, and it just keeps building. I can speak on some experience I know most can't relate to, so that's why I say nothing.
Do you remember life before the internet? Being in your own world, you could see the fake empath coming from a mile away. Didn't need a phone to know they were phony.
Social media gave them a platform. Now they're everywhere, fully embraced. And it's creating a world where one can't even trust love and respect.
Absolutely. And this is what I see as a growing problem in society, where the screens have undermined the very skills we need to interact with each other, both the positive and the negative. Many of the young are so corruptible, because they haven't the socially-formed defenses to see the true nature of what they are consuming, or what they are doing.
Soon enough the education system will be controlled by a few corporations providing a free service to the entire world. Educators won't be human, they'll be AI. That'll only amplify the issues.
It's a bit off topic but I tucked some thoughts away I'd just like to share with you:
https://peakd.com/hive/@nonameslefttouse/re-sircork-sidk2w
I know I can't change a damn thing about this world. Sitting and watching it burn isn't much fun.