Technology, Opiate of the Masses

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I must confess, I am one of the lucky ones. I am in America, one of the hardest-hit countries. But my family and close friends remained unhurt by COVID. My finances are reasonably secure, and I can lock down and stay separate from the world.

For all intents and purposes, I am under house arrest. My connection to most other people is through the Internet. I have not seen friends in person, visited a store…