Commentary
Two articles address our ever-expanding challenges and dependency on digital devices and their deep integration into our lives. We’re sharing these pieces that cover the benefits and the growing consequences of digital dependency.
Modern hyper-convenience is a kind of deal with the devil . . . instinctually seductive. . . while it surreptitiously depletes us.” – Alex Curmi MD, MRCPsych
Sources:
- The big idea: is convenience making our lives more difficult? The Guardian, November 4, 2024. Link.
- Demand is growing for digital detoxes, The Conversation, November 1, 2024. Link.
There is a fuzzy line between healthy and unhealthy digital consumption. More than 70 percent of American adults are concerned about how technology affects their mental health and personal relationships, and 62 percent of Americans confess to feeling addicted to their devices and the internet.
INSIGHTS: Curmi’s discussion of working with young adults provides important perspectives for our industry as it employs and serves four generations.