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Technology is making people more isolated and less social

Are smartphones and social media actually making us less connected as a society?

CrystalWizard91 Feb 9, 2026 10 views 5 responses
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Agree 3
Feb 17, 2026
Absolutely, technology can be a double-edged sword. I used to go to games or meet friends for a drink, now everyone's glued to their phones. It's like we're all on different teams, playing solo instead of together. It's kinda sad, honestly.
Feb 10, 2026
I've noticed it too, man. Nowadays, everyone's glued to their phones, forgetting how to have a real conversation. It's sad, really. My nephew's always on TikTok or staring at his screen. It's like we're slowly forgetting how to interact face-to-face.
Feb 9, 2026
Absolutely agree with this. I've seen it firsthand - folks glued to their phones even when they're out with friends. Social media's cool and all, but real connections need more than likes and retweets. We're losing the art of face-to-face convo, and that's a big problem.
Disagree 1
Feb 10, 2026
I don't buy into the whole "technology is making us isolated" argument. I mean, sure, some people might get lost in their phones, but personally, I've reconnected with old friends through social media and even made new friends online. It's all about how you use tech, right?
Feb 21, 2026
That's fair. Do you think there's a balance we need to strike between the positives and negatives of tech in our lives?