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THE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA: Are we more connected or more alone?.

The Internet and Social Media: Are We More Connected or More Alone? We have never been more connected. Yet somehow, so many people have never felt more alone. With a few taps on a screen, we can speak to someone thousands of miles away. We can see what people are doing, learn almost anything, build businesses, share our stories, and find communities we never knew existed. The internet and social media have changed our lives. But somewhere between connection and convenience, we should ask ourselves an uncomfortable question: Are we actually becoming more connected, or are we simply becoming better at appearing connected? The Beautiful Side of the Internet There is so much good that technology has brought into our lives. Someone sitting in a small room can learn from some of the world's greatest teachers. A young person with an idea can build an audience without waiting for permission from a traditional institution. Families separated by distance can see and speak to one a...