Solitude, or a lack thereof, is a significant issue brought about by the ever-expanding age of technology. Solitude has long been a great social and spiritual value. With the increase in activity on social media websites, there has been a very apparent decrease in the amount of time people spend alone. In today’s world, young people are all vying for renown and versions of fame on the internet. Like William Deresiewicz stated in his article, The End of Solitude, “The goal now, it seems, is simply to become known, to turn oneself into a sort of miniature celebrity. How many friends do I have on Facebook? How many people are reading my blog? How many google hits does my name generate?” As time goes on, it is increasingly harder for people to remove themselves from the comfortability of the constant socialization provided by the internet. Though it takes much courage to let go of the desire to gain renown through various technologies, being alone has always been a significant social and religious value, so its benefits should be reaped as often as possible.
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