I take my laptop to coffee shops to feel less alone while working but spend the whole time with headphones on not talking to anyone and wondering why I feel lonelier than when I stay home.
More people experience this than they realize.
The simulation of social connection—being around others without engaging them—can intensify rather than relieve isolation.
“Where Are You with Technology and human identity — who are we with our tools??”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.