Social isolation in hyper connected world
Rabbia Shakeel
It is almost 2024, we are living in the 21st century and the world out there is just a click away, yet despite all the connectedness each one of us feels lonely, detached, and isolated. Do not we? Actually, we live in a paradox, I, you, and all of us are in this paradoxical world where advance technological connections and loneliness both coexist.
Today, in the contemporary society, we live in the bubble of illusion and delusion, our delulu land, where the presence of social media and constant interaction gives the illusion of being connected while we still feel the sense of isolation. In the era dominated by the influence of social marvels that promises connectivity and unparalleled affinity, the contradiction with loneliness remains. The very medium created to bring the world together often leaves us yearning and craving for genuine human connection.
The social connections we have created through the constant stream of posts, photos, and status updates create an exterior effect of a forever and everlasting connection, however, it also creates a feeling of inferiority as well as exclusion for those who are unable to consume the respective content.
Remember, how our elders used to say that quality over quantity is what matters the most. In the contemporary society, we have let go of the belief that quantity must have a superior meaning than quality. Now, the quantity of online connections seems to overshadow the quality of genuine, authentic, and trusted relationships.
Well, embracing technology does not imply surrendering to its potential isolating effects. Instead, it entails a conscious effort to use digital platforms as tools only for connection rather than substitutes for genuine human interaction. The awareness of the curated nature of online content and the understanding that the digital world offers only a snippet of reality can help mitigate the feelings of inadequacy and social comparison.
To conclude the topic here, as we navigate the complexities of our hyper connected world, the pursuit of balance becomes the compass, guiding us towards a more connected, fulfilling, and ultimately a more human existence.
The writer a student of BS Media and Communication Studies at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad. She has keen interest in studying the educational, scientific and technological advancements on national and international level. She may be reached at: rabbiashakeel12258@gmail.com.
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