Social Isolation in the Digital Age

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Across
  1. 3. A mental exhaustion caused by constant digital interactions, leaving you drained despite not doing anything physical.
  2. 5. A false front, something that looks one way on the outside but is very different underneath—like a forced smile hiding true feelings.
  3. 8. A break from excessive digital consumption to clear your mind and reconnect with the real world.
  4. 11. The feeling of being emotionally or mentally detached, even when surrounded by people or engaged in online conversations.
  5. 12. The need for approval or confirmation from others, often seen in the pursuit of likes and comments on social media.
  6. 16. A small digital alert that demands attention and tempts you to check your phone, even when you weren’t planning to.
  7. 18. The ability to shape opinions, trends, or behaviors, especially in the world of social media and online culture.
  8. 20. The level of interaction and involvement in digital spaces, often measured in likes, comments, and shares.
Down
  1. 1. A situation where two opposite things seem to be true at the same time, like feeling lonely while being constantly connected.
  2. 2. Something that looks important on the surface but lacks real depth, like a quick “like” on social media instead of a real conversation.
  3. 4. Being fully engaged and aware in a moment, as opposed to being physically there but mentally lost in a screen.
  4. 6. The pressure to act a certain way, especially online, to impress others or meet social expectations.
  5. 7. To carefully select and organize something to create a specific impression, like an influencer picking only the best moments to post.
  6. 9. A state of being physically or emotionally separated from others, even in a world where communication is easier than ever.
  7. 10. Something real, honest, and authentic—like a heartfelt conversation that goes beyond surface-level small talk.
  8. 13. A behind-the-scenes digital formula that decides what content you see online, shaping your feed without you even realizing it.
  9. 14. The act of doing something purposefully, like using technology in a way that adds value instead of wasting time.
  10. 15. Chamber A space where people only hear ideas that reinforce their existing beliefs, making it harder to see different perspectives.
  11. 17. The endless action of moving through digital content, often without thinking, making time disappear faster than you expected.
  12. 19. A brain chemical linked to pleasure and reward, released when you get social media notifications, making it addictive.