You have to love the irony of tech these days. Your observation is spot on. These days some people are so tuned into their phones, it becomes a contest to see how long a person can go without checking thier phone. So much of our personal interactions rely on the internet.

I went to a cafe where everyone at one table had put thier phones in a pile and placed bets on who could resist the longest. First one to break down had to pay for everyone's meal.

The other thing I've noticed is how the world has just become wallpaper for the perfect selfie. Instead of marvelling at the beauty people are sharing moments to garner social capital ("likes"). There is nothing more annoying than visiting a world wonder and having to dodge a sea of selfie sticks.

It seems the only emotional connections we have are filtered via comments and reactions. In my own life I'm glad to be able to easily disconnect from my phone and connect with real people. I appreciate actually hanging out with my friends because of how pervasive technology has become.

It might explain why the rate of anxiety and depression has increased over the years...