"For reclusive or socially anxious individuals it may even be the majority of interaction" This is definitely true. But we ought to also consider the risk that

"For reclusive or socially anxious individuals it may even be the majority of interaction" This is definitely true. But we ought to also consider the risk that tech is creating socially anxious individuals. Some of those kids, if they interacted more in-person and spent less time alone, would eventually find like-minded friends to hang out with.