Thompson argues that self-imposed solitude is the most important social fact of 21st-century America, indicating a shift in how we connect as a society.
Day to day, hour to hour, we are choosing solitude for its comforts, but this convenience may be a curse, reshaping our civic and psychic identity.
Technologies like smartphones accelerate our national anti-social streak, consuming over 30 percent of kids' waking life, isolating them further from real-world interactions.
The time we spend alone, ultimately, is weakening our societal fabric, making us not just more isolated, but also meaner and potentially delusional.
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