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Iris Rainwood's avatar

This made me pause and reflect. Especially the part about children and conversations slowly fading, itโ€™s heartbreaking and real. You didnโ€™t blame technology; you showed us what weโ€™ve been trading away silently. Beautifully written.

V S Uma's avatar

Thanks dear โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

The blog resonated with you and thatโ€™s what is imp

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Capry Cains's avatar

Yes , I see that everywhere.

When I travel , I see people scrolling , not enjoying the scenery outside or engaging in small talks.

We all need these technologies, but they are invading into our daily lives and that is a bit scary.

Nice post .

jayaram a s's avatar

Very good post

Aaliya's avatar

What a great read Uma always enjoy your work

V S Uma's avatar

Oh is it??

Thatโ€™s nice of you to say such kind words ๐ŸคŽ๐ŸคŽ๐ŸคŽ

Thanks for reading the blog Aaliyah๐ŸคŽ

Tsetsy's avatar

This was such a relatable read. I swear QRโ€‘code menus stole half of societyโ€™s social skills. And kids making AI their best friend? That one hurt. If I could unโ€‘invent anything, it would be the way we let convenience replace connection

V S Uma's avatar

Thanks dear for reading and liking the blog too .

Feels nice that this blog resonated with you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฟ

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Seema Nayyar Tewari's avatar

One always has the option to shut down and observe in silence how others scroll like lunatics...๐Ÿ˜

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John Rinaldo ยฉ's avatar

Beautifully said. Technology isnโ€™t the villainโ€”itโ€™s what weโ€™ve let slip away because of it. The quiet loss of presence, real conversation, and unguarded human moments is what weโ€™re truly mourning.

Getting Rich Think Tank's avatar

I would like to see us create places to gather for interaction. Like dances. Play dates at a museum for the kids. Playing in the park. AA, NA, sharing is caring. I really enjoyed reading this. Your points are so true. Thank you for letting me share.

Hina Gondal's avatar

Good one ๐Ÿซถ

PancakeSushi's avatar

Okay, I'll throw the gauntlet down: it would be the printing press. Democratization writing. Yes education flourished, knowledge blossomed. Freedom. But it's a double-edged blade. And the proliferation of individualism has been the final result. Storytelling belonged to the bards and half-msd sages before, and it should still be so.