Artificial Solitude
There was a time when being alone meant living life without constant notifications, music, and endless scrolling. However, the type of solitude we once had is growing increasingly rare with every new technological innovation. Many students, including myself, walk out of the 50s wing, put in both AirPods, and listen to one song before getting to the E-building. But why? Even at home, quiet moments like lying in bed or waiting for your microwave to finish are filled with digital stimulation. Technology has not removed solitude entirely, but it has definitely changed how people experience it.
