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How global connection can increase local isolation

I can video call my grandmother across the world instantly but I have not had a real conversation with my neighbor in months

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Technology that promises to bring us together can paradoxically distance us from the relationships that require physical presence and shared time.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The internet — origin story and examined present?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.