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Is Digital Communication Easier Than Speaking Face-To-Face?
The increasing reliance on digital communication is to continue as technology advances and shapes the way we interact with each other and the world around us. Communication via a screen can be less demanding but more impersonal than face-to-face, which provides a more immediate exchange of personal feelings. Thus, talking f2f is better for building […]
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Why People Take Selfies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The rise of social media and smartphones has significantly contributed to the popularity and prevalence of selfie-taking in today’s society. People take selfies for many reasons—and did so long before digital technology and the Internet! Alongside making people feel good about themselves, smartphones can distract others from enjoying non-screen behaviours that once brought happiness. This […]
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Rural Decay: a Reminder of People’s Separation From Nature?
Rural decay refers to the decline or deterioration of rural areas, often characterized by the abandonment of farms, the closure of small businesses, and a decrease in population. Rural decay can be a reminder of the complex relationship between people and nature. The pictures below of an abandoned farm in Rochford can be a visual […]
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Is Adolescence the End of Innocence?
Adolescence is a transition period from childhood to adulthood. It is a simpler time when adolescents explore their identity, form relationships, and develop their sense of independence. The photos below are a visual reminder of adolescence as the end of innocence when teens had fewer worries and experienced greater happiness—simpler times! Adolescents: The End of […]
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“Are People Naturally Social?”
Modern society has become increasingly individualistic, which leads to people feeling isolated from others (i.e., social disconnectedness) and the natural world (i.e., nature disconnectedness). Factors such as technology and digital media usage also shift people towards individualism. Yet, research suggests that people have evolved to be naturally social. Throughout history, we have lived in groups […]
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