Social isolation

We are surrounded by a multitude of platforms designed to keep us connected at all times. Unsurprisingly, time spent online has grown consistently over the past decade. We’re currently on track to spend nearly 30% of our lives across all the different mediums engineered to ease communication and enhance our social lives. But the question remains: are we benefiting from it? The short answer is a resounding no.

Studies tracking data compiled over the last two decades have identified an emerging trend pointing to more loneliness and greater social isolation by those using social networks and communication platforms.

Looking at the structure of social platforms it’s easy to identify the reason why our lives have become so compartmentalized instead of being brought together in a truly social community.

Interactions conducted through two-dimensional social platforms displace essential real-life elements such as context, proximity and sensitivity.

These missing links combined with the tendency of users to heavily curate and edit their online content undermines the authenticity of digitally-based interactions and contributes to increased social isolation.

Wonderlive is using cutting-edge technology and features to promote a more sustainable experience in social digital settings. Our suite of features offers a more direct and intimate interactions to become as life-like as possible.