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Though I don't currently suffer from depression or social anxiety, I can relate to much of what you're saying. But, I also feel that small, controlled amounts
by ZeroFries 12y ago
Though I don't currently suffer from depression or social anxiety, I can relate to much of what you're saying.
But, I also feel that small, controlled amounts of computer time can be incredibly educational and even expressive (through art, writing, and programming). The internet helps spread ideas like never before, and you probably wouldn't even have many of your ideas without it.
Like everything in life, there are pros and cons, and deciding how this technology fits into your life and community is important. Mindless adoption is the real problem.
I do wish modern society had more opportunities for close community though, especially for people who are non-religious or do not view their work as part of their identity.
- heurist 12y agoI totally agree, small amounts are great and I wouldn't have any of my ideas if I hadn't spent so much time learning and connecting random facts via the internet. It's hard for me to limit myself, though. Since I'm a software developer I'm always online, and brain-sucking vortexes are two absentminded clicks away at any given time. That's a big problem I'm trying to fix right now.