Erotic loneliness is sold as sexuality (pornography often masks deep isolation as intimate connection).

Survey Shows That Women Feel Isolated in Their Struggle With Porn

Alcohol = escape is sold as entertainment.

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Drugs = entrapment is sold as peace.

Use of OxyContin profits to fight opioids formally approved

Distraction = diverting attention is sold as relaxation.

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Instant food = poison is sold as happiness.

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Hedonism/luxury = emptiness is sold as purpose.

Lauren Greenfield: Generation Wealth – Guernica

Smoking = addiction is sold as relaxation.

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Notifications = control is sold as importance.

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Social media = validation sold as friendship.

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...The best parts of being human are nourished here by artificial fuels.

Dopamine: The Silent Chain of Digital Distraction