Helpful view of technology and how it releases dopamine, the same component released by addictions.
Even here in Bali, I’m now seeing children, early in the morning, being entertained by smart phones. Some habits starting so very early!
Over recent days, talking with new friends Cesca, Michael, Rosa, Kadi, Miguel, Stu, Patience, Drew, Michael, Zay, Israel and so many others, no cell phone was present. What was present was human beings focusing on each other, being present, sharing and connecting! Amazing!
First, this is one huge adjustment for me when I come home. This morning over breakfast, I was talking with three other people. Two from South Korea, one from Bali and me. Little common English language between us. Yes, with patience and presence, we communicated. When I get back to the US, it seems like most people are too busy to even stop and talk! Presence in the US…rare! Preoccupied…common! Racing through life to the next thing…common! Here, now connecting with another person…rare! That’s my biggest sense of withdrawal in the past.
And second, are young people forgetting how or never learning how to sit, be present and have authentic connection with another human being? Very sad and challenging if that is the case!
Here’s the video clip I mentioned to friends the past couple days.
https://youtu.be/2SPfF0JbFb8