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Scrolling Alone - by Andrew Trousdale and Erik J Larson

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A brief history of the trade-off between convenience and connection in America

Scrolling Alone A brief history of the trade-off between convenience and connection in America Andrew Trousdale and Erik J Larson Feb 02, 2026 442 63 124 Share Intro by Zach Rausch: The Anxious Generation is best understood as a three-act tragedy. Act I begins in the mid-20th century, when new social and entertainment technologies (e.g., air conditioning and television) set in motion a long, gradual collapse of local community. Act II begins in the 1980s, as the loss of local community weakened social trust and helped erode the play-based childhood. Act III begins in the early 2010s, with the

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