I’ve noticed this when I’ve interacted with Gen Z and with younger Millennials. Used to be, my social skills would’ve been woefully sub-par at the same age they are. But now their social capability is so terrible I would’ve been a social butterfly comparatively.

It’s shocking to realize that those below the age of ~32 just 100% do not know how to talk to anyone in person — not each other, not teachers, not older people. No one. It’s no wonder they have such difficulty with dating and are so prudish. The world of other humans right there in front of you must be absolutely terrifying to them. We have done fucked up, but I am not sure what to do about it (banning smartphones would be a good start).