They are constantly online, have hundreds of likes – and still feel lonely: the young generation is in the middle of a loneliness epidemic, as studies from Germany have long shown. Future researchers and “krone” columnist Tristan Horx is in the krone.tv interview with Jana Pasching Alarm and demands consequences: a social media prohibited to the age of 16.
“What we can say very clearly is that if you give young people social media, you put an end to childhood. This is a pedagogical step, you must be aware of this.”
Because what connects us digitally can separate our analogue. The stream of virtual contacts does not replace real relationships – on the contrary: “Man is a social being. We need real closeness, gestures, facial expressions, conflicts – not chatbots that always agree,” says Horx. Especially young menR be influenced. They often miss the “social aids” to build deep friendships. The result: withdrawal or life crises. In the worst case, even radicalization in digital ultrasound rooms, such as showing studies.
“Stand against each other”
Social Media Promise Connection – and yet often create the opposite: insulation, uncertainty and comparison pressure. In the interview, future researchers Tristan Horx are at the point: digital platforms use our innate need for recognition – and systematically play against each other. Each click, each species becomes part of a reward system in the brain so it depends. But instead of a real connection, the competition arises: who has a better life, who has more reach, who the more perfect photos? Young people in particular are attracted to a dangerous game that makes them mentally and socially alienated. A system that simulates proximity – and leaves loneliness.
But there is light at the end of the tunnel, counter trends are on the rise. You can find out more in the video above!
Source: Krone
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