The irony is that our capacity for solitude also is diminished by technology. Social media’s constant presence creates the illusion that we never need to be alone—and that something must be wrong with us if we feel alone. Yet we still need solitude, as well as the time and space to cultivate its benefits. We need regularly to free our minds to wander and explore without being directed by network algorithms and autoplay ads. Solitude allows us to get comfortable being with ourselves, which makes it easier to be ourselves in interactions with others. That authenticity helps build strong
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