RE: When connected but distracted...
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Looking around in a coffee shop, a resto, or a mall food court, we could notice that a group of friends sat together, facing each other but not talking. They are busy with their social media even the moment is to cherish the moment by engaging with others. They appear to have just plugged in and forgotten they had actual friends. Some couples are ostensibly in love with one another. But they choose to hold hands with their smartphones.
Eye contact is vital in our interactions. It activates the social networks in our brains, allowing us to sustain a high quality of interactions we require. The next time we meet our family and friends over dinner or on occasions. Maybe, we can put our phones on the side and have a conversation and enjoy the moment. A good laugh from our chats can bring a pleasant feeling, but a deep conversation in person can bring bliss.
A pause from social media when it matters most is not abandoning social media. We should use social media and technology to strengthen our connection to others and build lasting relationships rather than drown ourselves in a relationship that only exists in chat boxes. We should not trap ourselves in the paradox of being superconnected but distracted.
Dear @juecoree , I agree with you! Social media is a convenience tool, but I think it can get serious when people get addicted to it.
I have seen a situation where a car accident occurs while looking at a smartphone.
Social media gives people a variety of imagination and fun, but sometimes makes them forget the importance of the real world.
I think we should pay more attention to the precious people around us!