subtopic

automation and employment

online learning and digital access

privacy, surveillance and data

social media and human interaction

good

personal: maintain long-distance relationships → video call on a daily basis → emotional bonds remain strong
society: beneficial for shy or introverted individuals → extra time to carefully organize and express their thoughts → communicate with far greater confidence

bad

pesonal: lack the physical presence, tone of voice, and facial expressions → leaving people feeling emotionally disconnected
family: reduced the time that family members spend together → teenagers

vocab:

vocab	example
be isolated	social disconnection drive people apart emotionally disconnected a sense of isolation
human communication	interactions fewer shared conversations face-to-face interaction real-life conversation in-person communication human connection.
strengthen human bonds	emotional bonds
long-distance relationships	physical distance geographical distances
online connections and excessive screen time