In this piece, Ankit Shah argues that in a world of constant digital hyper-connectivity, we have lost the ability to simply "be" with ourselves. He explores several key themes:
You can read the full text and find the embedded video on Ankit Shah's official site . being left alone.mp4
: The article examines why being alone feels scary. We often use social media as a "virtual happy hour" to avoid the discomfort of our own thoughts. In this piece, Ankit Shah argues that in
: He posits that building a relationship with yourself is a necessary skill to feel less lonely, even when you are physically by yourself. We often use social media as a "virtual
: An article from Nature details a 21-day study showing that while solitude can increase feelings of loneliness, it significantly boosts "autonomy satisfaction"—the feeling of being free from external pressure.