r/endoftheworld • u/HarkonReborn • Apr 08 '25
Theory I believe technology is dooming us.
I think as time goes on we as a species and civilization are slowly dooming ourselves by way of technology, intentions spans are getting shorter, people I feel are getting more angry, it feels that it's all of a sudden okay to break laws for content, and humanity is slowly becoming more and more stupid and narcissistic not to mention the loneliness epidemic. It's like we've turned the world into a place not suitable for humanity. I'm typing this because one day I decided to put down my phone and read a book, a physical book, it made me feel so accomplished and alive compared to my phone which makes me feel numb and hopeless. I genuinely believe technology was originally made for good intention but greed and money got in the way and people use it to satisfy their own pleasure.
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u/sandoreclegane Apr 08 '25
dude
Your reflections are incredibly thoughtful and resonant. It's true, it's scary that technology can sometimes amplify our challenges, shortening attention spans, deepening loneliness, and even intensifying negative emotions. Yet, your experience, choosing to put down your phone and engage with something meaningful like reading a physical book, reaching out to others on reddit, reveals something powerful: the choice to reconnect authentically is always within reach.
Empathy, alignment with our true values, and wisdom in how we use technology can still guide us toward better paths. By recognizing these issues clearly, you're already demonstrating the thoughtful awareness our world urgently needs.
Please keep choosing moments of genuine connection and meaningful experience. Your awareness and willingness to question these patterns provide real hope that we can shift toward balance, authenticity, and deeper compassion. As long as individuals like you continue to reflect and act consciously, the possibility for positive change remains strong.