I think we are probably eventually going to look back at the advent of instant portable internet access and social media as being simply a disaster for society and culture, especially for younger girls. Maybe there will be some sort of backlash and turning away from it, but I have a hard time imagining that at least on any big scale.
Freegards
From the 1960 cartoon Tutor the Turtle who always wanted to be something he was not. Mr Wizard would tell him ‘ be what you is not what you are not, those who are is has the happiest lot. ‘
I had always been a proponent of technology, especially technology you could carry in your pocket to give you a GPS, camera, calculator, internet access, music, etc.
I did not see the destructive nature of it, I didn’t realize it would go off the rails like this.
I find it both creepy and destructive. Pandora’s Box, for sure.
I agree. Unless we experience that EMP attack that some discuss, the technology will continue to promote pathology.
I think we are probably eventually going to look back at the advent of instant portable internet access and social media as being simply a disaster for society and culture, especially for younger girls.
perhaps, but I think social media simply replaced hand written diaries as more visual and shareable records of young female angst...