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The real reason screens have replaced socialising

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 20, 2026 • 10:00 PM
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It’s not about the costs of going out or even hosting people in your own home, what’s driving the trend away from social gatherings is much more disturbing.

The real reason screens have replaced socialising

The past 20 years in high-income countries have been marked by two troubling declines: deep social connection and reading.

There is growing acceptance that modern digital technologies are probable contributors, but disagreement about exactly how and why screens have pushed out more wholesome and meaningful activities.

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