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Young adults increasingly struggling offline turn to ASMR videos, report finds (www.theguardian.com)

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Young adults increasingly seek refuge in autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos when feeling overwhelmed by in-person interaction, according to a new report from Revealing Reality.

The study found younger generations (18-44) are significantly more likely to feel overstimulated by social situations and noisy environments compared to older adults.

While ASMR content—videos triggering calming "tingles" through whispers, tapping sounds, and gentle movements—provides immediate comfort, experts worry this "digital soma" may prevent developing real-world resilience skills.

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[–] YamahaRevstar 0 points 1 day ago

I never said they were stupid, you assumed that.

We have also been vastly cornered into social isolation ever since COVID hit

I agree with you. That's what I'm saying. That human eyes are a commodity and we are being taken advantage of. I'm not blaming people who are addicted to screens, but that doesn't change that they are. I believe it's not their fault, because these apps are addicting and meant to distract you. Screen addiction is real, and I don't think rising authoritarianism is to blame. Unchecked capitalism, for sure though. However, as of last month, the two are now hand in hand.

I understand that it's not easy for a lot of people, but at this point it's up to us to put the phones down and stop supporting the ones responsible for the issue in the first place.