Comment by fn-mote
> misanthropes
You're underestimating the impact, in my opinion.
Almost EVERYONE puts their devices over relationships.
Not as bad, but even when the relationship gets priority, it can be mediated by the device. E.g., texting close family members. It's another chance to be a victim of attention-stealing because you start the device session for a good reason.
It seems clearly possible nearly everyone you know could be a closet misanthrope/psycho/scoundrel/etc. ?
And all they needed were convenient excuses and opportunities to indulge in that behavior.
i.e. it could genuinely be their true self, unattractive as it may be.