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Has technology made everything worse?
A debate is underway over whether technological progress has ultimately made life worse. The question, raised in commentary by Deseret News, taps into growing public anxiety about social media, screens, artificial intelligence and declining trust in institutions. Writers and readers are weighing the benefits of convenience and connectivity against harms to mental health, attention spans and community life, with no consensus emerging.
Why now: Ongoing public anxiety about social media, AI and screens has renewed debate over whether technology's overall impact has been negative.
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- Has technology made everything worse? · Deseret News
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