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Scrolling Through Their Own Universe

Published January 22, 2026, 08:19
Scrolling Through Their Own Universe

The article describes an observation of alienation in modern social interactions, focusing on people's obsession with their mobile phones. The author recounts a recent encounter with an acquaintance, where the conversation was immediately interrupted by the need to check his phone. This scene serves as an opportunity for a broader observation about how people, even in social gatherings, are more absorbed in the digital world than in those around them. Specifically, two groups of people are described: a family and a group of men, who spend time together but are disconnected from each other, immersed in their mobile phone screens. The author wonders what prevents meaningful communication and expresses the view that engagement with social media and digital devices creates a kind of solitary cell, where people seek satisfaction in superficial interactions. The lack of dialogue and isolation, even in moments that could be filled with social interaction, highlight the alienation that characterizes modern life. The author notes that people seem to avoid meaningful communication, either because they have nothing to say, or because they do not want to invest energy in it. The article concludes with a bitter realization: technology, which should bring people closer together, often acts as a barrier to real connection and communication, leading to an isolated and superficial existence.

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