#278 great friendship collapse: Inside The Anti-Social Century
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#278 great friendship collapse: Inside The Anti-Social Century
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"journalist Derek Thompson, who discusses what he terms "the anti-social century," a phenomenon where Americans are becoming increasingly isolated. Thompson highlights statistics from the American Time Use Survey, indicating a significant decrease in in-person socialising and an increase in time spent alone over the past 20 years. He attributes this trend largely to technological advancements, tracing a historical line from the car and television, which privatised American lives and leisure, to the smartphone, which has privatised attention. Thompson distinguishes this chosen aloneness from loneliness, suggesting that modern individuals are actively opting out of social interactions, often due to a "dopamine dump" from screen use that leaves them depleted and resistant to social engagement. He warns of potential future implications, such as the rise of emotional relationships with AI chatbots, further reducing human connection. Despite these concerns, Thompson remains optimistic, proposing an "amistic sensibility" inspired by the Amish, where technology is adopted only if it serves pre-existing values, fostering a more purposeful, social, and ultimately happier"