Researchers are finding that college students over the past several decades years are growing less and less empathic with each passing year. What is causing this drop in empathy? Major indicators seem to be pointing to an increased exposure to technology and social media. Young people who spend most of their time interacting with peers on social media may struggle when interacting face-to-face. Social media platforms make it very easy to ignore messages that are uncomfortable. Other researchers have found that violent video games are numbing young people to the emotions of others. Simultaneously, we’re seeing a new culture of impatience being bred by technology. Society today is obsessed with speed and time. Join TekEffect as we look at this intersection between empathy and technology.
