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Crazocrates t1_iypngyt wrote

Reply to comment by Exact-Permission5319 in Studies have shown that individuals with excessive smartphone use behaviors may exhibit reduced gray matter volume anterior cingulate cortex, altered functional connectivity and changes in activity in various parts of the cortex during processing of emotions. by OpenlyFallible

Could this also not be a good thing for people who care to much?

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Exact-Permission5319 t1_iypo8dp wrote

A "good" thing is relative ... caring too much about others is not necessarily detrimental to society. It might be detrimental to the individual, but not to society at large. A lack of empathy, and generally not caring about anything to the point of nihilism could be incredibly destructive to society.

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insaneintheblain t1_iyq7zg3 wrote

We live in a period of unprecedented peace - because those who would otherwise be following this or that faction into war for whatever idea seemed like a good idea at the time - are busy arguing on the internet instead.

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