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The original was posted on /r/collapse by /u/AnonymousHarehills on 2025-05-05 12:19:27+00:00.

How do you think the future will look like with developments in things such as AI and technology, whilst simultaneously, the population gets addicted to screens and social media?

There is a dopamine crisis. I’m currently fighting it and honestly, it’s incredible how hard it is to fight against. Reading a book is such a momentous task compared to picking up my phone. But the reality is that reading a book will leave my mind in a much better state once I’m done reading compared to scrolling. I remember watching this doc called “the social dilemma” where they interview former employees of tech giants who had become disillusioned and realised the extent of the damage their creations caused. What was most terrifying was their answers to whether they would let their kids use these apps and algorithms they designed. They answered with a chilling no, and that was the day I swore off social media. I was naïve thinking it was gonna be easy but at the very least, it forced me to acknowledge I had a problem and to attempt to fix it.

My grandfather lives in the savannah and he has a flock of camels. I remember a call I had with him and I’ve seen a few pictures of him. He’s maybe 90 now and he walks many miles to get water and also to allow the camels to graze. His eyes were full of wisdom but I realised something else too. He was protected from the constant media we are exposed to and also lived a very healthy lifestyle. His eyes harboured a peaceful gaze and he looked content. I think that is something we are gradually losing. With constant comparisons and our pursuit of materials and possessions, we are giving away our prospects for calm and contentment.

But where do you think this will all lead? Will humanity collapse, or will we weather the storm and emerge as a fundamentally changed species?