As we discussed the concept of talking
to ourselves today, it got me thinking about how little time I reserve to do
this (aside from every day problem-solving). I feel that people in my
generation have a hard time being alone with themselves. This might be
partially due to the amount of technology we’ve been exposed to. I personally
love the social aspects as well as the easy access to information that has come
with the expansion of technology, but I have to admit that it has taken away
from my ability to be alone.
While social media is great for
connecting with friends and keeping up with recent happenings, it also has some
negative effects. It is a constant stream of events – our brains are never not
stimulated. It’s a distraction that prevents us from being comfortable with
nothingness. Ironically, this non-stop connection via technology has damaged
our ability to really connect in person. It’s difficult to get through a
conversation without one person checking their phone. It’s almost as if we’re
searching for an interruption – something to look at so we don’t have to come
up with words to say. It has greatly reduced our ability to think. We can’t be
alone, but we also can’t engage in conversation with others without some sort
of distraction.
The
song “Car Radio” by Twenty One Pilots discusses these issues, as well as an
interview with Louis C.K. on Conan. I’m putting links for both at the bottom!
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