What becomes of us when AI treats us like a cult of personality?

In a world obsessed with productivity and profits, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful forces behind exceptional business performance: human connection.

After I finished the series, one question lingered: is this reality or just sensationalized fear-mongering designed to attract views? To find out, I asked 26 male students and two female students at M-A about dating culture and the meaning of masculinity.

In an era where our smartphones have become extensions of our hands and minds, we face a troubling paradox: we've never been more "connected" digitally, yet true human connection is in dangerous decline.

Tantrums? Solved with a screen. Boredom? Fixed with a video game. A meltdown? Queue up Cocomelon. The screens weren’t just entertainment—they were pacifiers. And they were everywhere.