Whether it’s addiction to smartphones, social media, or digital games, it’s rarely just a matter of getting used to them because they’re widely available or socially accepted. Rather, it is initially a constructive search for a healthy inner balance. The fact that we expect to find this balance on a screen has a valid reason that is deeply rooted in the development of human consciousness and, in this sense, fundamentally future-oriented. So much for the good news. You are probably hearing it for the first time.
The bad news, however, is that constant use of digital screens slows down precisely this development of consciousness. This applies to all age groups. Since 2007, children and young people growing up with screens have been the test cohorts for the sudden and comprehensive shift of human relationships into virtual space. The fast pace at which we move online not only fulfills our need for connection and inner balance. It can also cause tunnel vision, create family imbalances, and trigger feelings of powerlessness. Habits and routines are not always easy to change in such situations.
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