The modern world is defined by a high level of technology, a high degree of digital saturation, various social media platforms and live streaming services, and a daily bombardment of notifications and alerts. People have come to spend up to 6 hours and 38 minutes on the internet every day, browsing for personal or professional purposes.
Over 5.5 billion people are connected to an internet source, with 8.62 billion mobile phones, 1.73 billion laptops and PCs, and 17.4 billion IoT devices. People browse, work, and play online, from multiplayer games to iGaming games, such as those hosted by Verde Casino in Romania, a platform that offers Romanian players attractive rewards.
The future is shaping up to be even more crowded in the smart device market, for example, in the coming years, with the number of IoT devices reaching 40.6 billion and 5G mobile connections reaching 9 billion. Is it possible to live in such a society, and if so, how is this possible?
Why has contemporary society reached a high degree of over-connection?
Technology has transformed people into beings connected to internet-connected devices. Bombarded daily with digital devices, people end up facing mental fatigue, decreased concentration levels, and feelings of loneliness, even though they have so many virtual “connections”. The major causes of over-connection are the following:
- Digital saturation – people spend a large part of their active time in front of screens, absorbed by the constant flow of information;
- Algorithms designed to capture attention – today’s technology is designed to deliver notifications that divert attention from daily life to the digital environment, to create digital addiction;
- Technological formats oriented towards digitalization – starting from traditional news, radio and TV formats and ending with social media networks and messaging services, all bombard people with information every day;
- Constant flow of information – the interconnection of devices, from classic systems to those in cars, contributes to the continuous bombardment of users.
The consequences of the daily avalanche of information are devastating for some people, including the following effects:
- Information overload – people become stressed, distracted, and depressed due to the huge volume of information;
- Attention deficit – constant notifications and digital interruptions decrease people’s concentration levels;
- Social disconnection – paradoxically, the status of a person connected online leads to disconnection from people in close proximity and from oneself;
- Loneliness in an extended form – the excessively large number of virtual connections only creates the feeling of false community, not a community based on authentic elements;
- Stress and anxiety – the lack of physical contact and human interaction leads to disorders in the nervous system and the emergence of a feeling of isolation, despite digital connections.
It seems so difficult to live normally in such a world, doesn’t it?
How can you live in the modern, hyperconnected world?
Digital pressure has negative effects on people who fail to adapt to the avalanche of information transmitted through all media channels. Therefore, to combat the negative effects, it is necessary to take measures, such as the following:
- Setting limits – reducing screen time and even eliminating non-essential notifications is a first step to ensuring the space needed to perform offline activities;
- Prioritizing in-person interaction – face-to-face conversations are essential to building our mental resilience against the massive avalanche of virtual, but “soulless” connections;
- Awareness of the role of the digital device in personal life – the world seen through networks brought to life by digital devices affects your perception of yourself, but also of others, which generates disillusionment;
- Creating technology-free zones – as vital as internet-connected devices are for social existence, they will remain in specially designed areas, to give you the opportunity to rest better and spend your time more efficiently;
- Scheduling technology-free time slots – every day it is necessary to establish a time slot in which to stay away from digital devices, focusing on connecting with loved ones, outdoor activities, physical exercise or meditation, or hobbies;
- Monitor your screen time – set yourself a limited amount of time to spend in front of digital devices, which you can monitor to ensure you don’t exceed the allotted time;
- Reconnect with nature and physical activities – return to reading physical books, playing board games, hiking and going outdoors, activities that involve physical labor, and any other forms of physical interaction.
The overloaded digital world attracts and consumes us, therefore, we need to prioritize real-world connections to be truly present in our lives.
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