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Does your smartphone make you less likely to trust others?

  • Written by Kostadin Kushlev, Research Associate in Psychology, University of Virginia
imageDoes our dependence on smartphones harm our social fabric?Alone with phone via shutterstock.com

Imagine you are visiting a new city and get lost on your way to that famous must-see museum. In times of yore – actually just about 10 years ago – you might have had to consult a friendly local to direct you. Today, with all the friendly...

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