CLOSED: [2017-09-23 Sat 08:38] SCHEDULED: <2017-09-23 Sat> :PROPERTIES: :CREATED: [2017-09-23 Sat 08:29] :ID: 2017-09-23-eliminating-the-human :END: :LOGBOOK: - State "DONE" from "NEXT" [2017-09-23 Sat 08:38] :END: David Byrne, yes *the* [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Byrne][David Byrne]], wrote an [[http://davidbyrne.com/journal/eliminating-the-human][amazing blog article]]. He has a theory that "much recent tech development and innovation" was "about facilitating the need for LESS human interaction". He, as some tech-loving guy who enjoys being alone for a while, is worried. It is not only an opinion. He also cites studies that show that human interaction is coupled with well-being. And less human interaction with less well-being. Even social media is the opposite of its name: "a lot of social media is a simulation of real social connection". Please do [[http://davidbyrne.com/journal/eliminating-the-human][read the article]].