Damn it!” I rubbed my eyes. My head hurt from staring at…
““Damn it!” I rubbed my eyes. My head hurt from staring at the laptop screen the whole day. “I’ve got to put this down for a while.” “Yes, put it down. Social networking is for the anti-social, yes?,” Eat’em shut my laptop and stood on it as I slid it onto the cluttered coffee table. “Keystrokes are a sign of the solipsistic lonely sort. Self-imposed solitary confinement, yes! You can’t rip all them ones and twos from the screen, Jacob.””
About This Quote
Source Personal essay, unknown source
Excessive screen time isolates, turning social networking into solitary confinement.
In simple terms: Too much screen time isolates.
Key Takeaway
Limit digital exposure.
Themes
technology
isolation
well‑being
Mood
tired
reflective
Type
essay
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- work
- personal health
Key Concepts
digital health
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does screen time affect you?
- What balance works for you?
A Different Perspective
Digital detox may be impractical.