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Screens and Solitude is a contemporary novel that delves into the heart of current issues related to the omnipresence of digital technologies and its consequences on our emotional and social lives. Through the journey of Lina, a young woman in search of meaning in a hyperconnected world, this novel addresses the themes of disconnection, solitude, isolation and the quest for authenticity in an era where virtual reality often seems more real than life itself. The story highlights the paradoxes of a world where, despite instant communication and the promise of stronger connections than ever, individuals find themselves increasingly alone.
Lina: A Young Woman in Search of Meaning
Lina is a young woman like many others, immersed in digital life. She is constantly connected to her social networks, constantly checking her notifications and feeding on the latest trends and news. Her life is governed by her phone and computer, which become windows on the outside world. However, despite this constant virtual presence, Lina feels deeply isolated. She has many interactions online, but none are truly meaningful, none touch her heart. Likes, comments, and instant messages fail to fill the void she feels deep inside.
One day, after a brutally clear realization that she is a prisoner of this connected life and that she no longer recognizes herself, Lina makes a radical decision: she chooses to disconnect. It is a gesture she had never considered before, an almost extreme act in an era where it seems impossible to live without being online. But for Lina, this disconnection becomes necessary, a way to find a certain form of freedom.
Disconnection: Between Doubt and Liberation
The first few weeks are difficult. At first, disconnection is perceived as an ordeal. Habits are deeply rooted, and the feeling of being cut off from the digital world plunges her into a feeling of anxiety. What to do with her time now that her phone no longer vibrates every five minutes? What to do when there is no longer this constant expectation of validation from others? The loneliness that is felt is as heavy as it is strange, because it was previously camouflaged by the incessant flow of information and notifications.
But, little by little, Lina begins to discover other ways of being present to herself and to the world. She rediscovers simple pleasures that she had forgotten: reading a book without being interrupted, drawing in a notebook, or simply walking in nature. These activities help her reconnect with a version of herself that she had lost sight of in the midst of the digital frenzy. She realizes that solitude is not synonymous with isolation, but an opportunity for inner exploration and renewal.
She also meets new people who, like her, seek to get away from screens and reconnect with authenticity. These encounters help her find a new, deeper meaning in her human interactions. This allows her to realize that real connections, while sometimes more demanding, are infinitely more satisfying than the superficial relationships maintained online.
The New Life: Share Your Story and Inspire Others
Over time, Lina increasingly feels the need to share her experience with others. She begins writing a blog where she tells her journey of disconnecting and reconnecting with herself. Her story resonates with many people who, like her, are lost in the digital whirlwind and are looking for a way to free themselves from it.
Título : Screens and Solitude
EAN : 9798230097860
Editorial : vincent thiry
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