Is our society becoming incredibly Self-centered? A deep dive in the egocentric life of everyday people.

    Humans were long believed to be social animal. Our ancestors lived a hunter gatherer lifestyle. People lived in a tribe and shared responsibilities, therefore everyone had a part in the survival and nourishment of everyone around him. But as the world became more and more advanced, people had a lesser need to be in a group. And with the diminishing of joint families in recent times, People are becoming more solitary than ever before.

    The rise of the internet has completely changed how we stay in touch with people, no matter where they are. It's amazing how we can connect instantly, making it feel like we're always close, even when miles apart. But, this convenience has shifted our focus towards online communication, making face-to-face conversations less common, especially among younger folks.

Younger generations might miss out on developing vital social skills because they spend more time chatting online than meeting in person. The way we talk, understand emotions through body language, and handle face-to-face conversations. all of these things are getting less attention because of our reliance on screens.

    Are we really supposed to be like this? While social media sites are increasingly making people lean towards solo lifestyle, it's effectiveness is scarce to say the least. Being out of touch from everyone is also making people feel more alone and depressed. And while they feel these emotions, they also have no one to talk to, no one to pat their back. The solo lifestyle may seem tempting, but it's definitely having it's toll on society.

    Despite the internet's ability to keep us connected, it doesn’t always fill the need for real, personal connections. We humans thrive on being together, sharing experiences, and understanding each other face-to-face. When we rely too much on online chats, it can leave us feeling isolated and lonely, even if we're technically always connected.

    Social sites are often considered as the prime cause of this situation. They are designed in such a way that people live in a bubble where their emotions get constantly triggered, this causes our Dopamine levels to grow exponentially. Why is this important? you may ask. Well dopamine is directly related to our motivation in doing things. As these sites make an imbalance in dopamine receptors, people often find enjoyable experiences such as meeting with people, hanging out with relatives or friends, communicating with loved ones very dull. Therefore, it refrains people from doing these activities, further making them more alone and self-centered.

    But do you want to know, what's the root cause of this egocentrism? Well that's necessity. As we talked earlier, People just don't need each other to survive anymore. It has become more of an option rather than a necessity. So, should we strip our social tagline already? Well, maybe not so early. Even though most people are becoming more self-centered, many are trying to go the old ways and become more connected to each other, and create a better social environment.

After all, we need ourselves to stick together and look after each other. Maybe someday, we will see that light and our societies will become actually social, not just a bunch of strangers moving around.