Children Quote by Steven C. Hayes
“Our children are exposed to 10, 20, 30 times the number of words that our great-grandfathers were exposed to. We're exposed in a single day or two to more horror on our Internet Web pages than our great-grandfathers were exposed to in decades of living. We have not created modern minds for that modern world. Science and technology has just dumped it on us. And I think people yearn for it. I think you see it in what's popular. Why are people wanting to learn about meditation and talking about a purpose-driven life? It's because they know more is needed in the modern world.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on modern media impact, 2020
The rapid increase in information and horror exposure overwhelms minds not built for today's digital world, creating a craving for deeper purpose and mindfulness.
In simple terms: Too much media overload; people seek meaning.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindfulness to balance digital overload.
Themes
media overload
mindfulness
purpose
technology
mental health
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- mental health counseling
- family media rules
Key Concepts
cognitive overload
attention economy
existential search
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we design media consumption to support mental health?
- What practices help restore focus in a noisy world?
A Different Perspective
Digital overload can also foster resilience and critical thinking if managed.
