Nobody likes to be in the dark. Maybe that’s why most of us are hooked on our screens. We are addicted to the information they provide.
Whether big or small, screens dominate our lives. When a notification comes through, we can’t help but pick up our phones. We get a dopamine hit, then wonder if it was really worth it. Why did we fall for that clickbait again?
The more information we consume, the less certain we are in the light. One source says this method works, while another says the exact opposite. So we turn to artificial intelligence to sort through the mess and hope the algorithm doesn’t steer us wrong until it hallucinates and makes us wonder if it is any better.
Aren’t we all in the dark searching for a light? Maybe a fulfilling light isn’t found on our screens, but outdoors in the sunlight.
Screens give artificial light. Frequently, it’s about as satisfying as artificially flavored candy. It may taste sweet, but it isn’t the real fruit. We need the real thing.
Let’s put down our phones and turn off the TV. Go outside in the sun, maybe read an old book of wisdom or scripture. The artificial never truly satisfies.
