Summary:
The book explores the psychological and social changes brought about by the digital age, particularly the loss of solitude and lack of unmediated experiences due to constant connectivity. It discusses the value of absence and disconnection in a world where being constantly online is the norm, and how we can regain the benefits of occasional disengagement.
Key points:
1. End of Absence: Harris notes that today's generation is the last to know life before the internet. He discusses the loss of solitude and downtime due to constant connectivity.
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