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Human beings are designed to connect. From the very beginning of our existence, connection has been essential for survival. And today, it’s essential for thriving. Think about this comparison.
A two-year-old horse, eagle, or tiger is largely self-sufficient. They can survive on their own. Now think about a two-year-old human. A human child is completely dependent on others. In fact, humans are one of the least likely species on Earth to survive independently. But we are also one of the most capable of thriving interdependently.
Technology has brought enormous benefits into our lives. It helps us work more efficiently. It allows us to video chat with loved ones across the world. It gives us access to information instantly. But there’s another side to the story.
Much of today’s technology, especially social technology, is specifically designed to keep our attention focused on a screen. We can spend hours scrolling through the lives of people we’ll never meet while missing the opportunity to connect with people right next to us.
Many social cues that enrich our human-to-human interactions and help us understand others are missing from virtual interactions. Technology makes it easy to accumulate virtual connections with messages, likes, chats, and quick replies. However, those connections are often thin and temporary.
Real-life connections, the kind that deepen relationships and elevate wellbeing and performance, require something more. They require presence, attention, and interaction.
