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Everyone going solo on their phones all day whether on social media or gaming etc. are living solitary lives. Look at the effect porn has had on relationships! Gone are the days of a sleazy laser disc that was stored high in the closet for occasional “use”!

Back in the 1950’s and 60’s when I was growing up my parents had set nights to go bowling or play cards with friends. Lots of talking went on then! (We used to listen in on the steps). Church activities pulled people together socially and lots of interactions happened there as well.

The iPhone has changed all that. You can now sit alone on a park bench and continue bingeing the latest “White Lotus”! Back in the day one or two programs might be watched in an evening on the TV plus the news.

It seems to me that TPTB want us to be isolated and easily propagandized (lied to). So far they are winning.

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