“Digital Detox of the Youth: The Need of the Hour”, MyIndMakers, 12 Sep 2026.
“Digital Detox: The Need of the Hour
Our times are steeped in technological wonders. The luxuries and conveniences have, in fact, overwhelmed us all. None of us wishes to be left behind. What is most noteworthy is that some of those technological advantages are also being abused to an extreme extent. This misuse has gone so far as to weaken both body and mind. Yet we remain unconcerned about their impact at the individual level. We merrily ignore the hard times countless households across the nation are experiencing as a result of these consequences. Coming to the point, I say with utmost emphasis that we have gravely corrupted our minds by plunging too deeply into digital conveniences—most dangerously, into the grip of social media.
Leaving aside adults, the younger generation’s growing engagement in social media has now become a serious cause for concern. The way platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube flood young minds with endless and often unhealthy content deserves serious study. Many psychologists and neuroscientists have long expressed alarm at this trend. This issue was also raised very thoughtfully recently by MLA and former Minister of Arts and Culture of Meghalaya — Bah Paul Lyngdoh. We must thank Bah Paul Lyngdoh for drawing attention to the matter in the Meghalaya Assembly and urging the government to give it serious thought………”
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