Is that a consequence of the internet, do you think? Does being online and entertained to excess hollow out one's character? It's probably more complicated than that, because one can use the Internet to learn and develop meaningful ideas.
How do you think we can encourage the people around us to ground themselves more?
A phrase I like is "be more human." The "real" people you're talking about don't feel fully human. So the question is: How do we become more human?
Personally, I think my opinion holds limited validity due to the fact that nostr is literally my first time actively using social media, but here it goes. I believe the internet has had some responsibility for the sense of "hollowness" that we often feel around others nowadays. While you are right about the fact that the internet can be used learn, formulate, and develop new ideas, it has also made it significantly easier to spread misinformation. I don't believe we can convince people to "be more human" as you say. Refusing to go against ruling powers has proven throughout all of human history to be an effective survival strategy. A type of fight or flight response.
To be frank, most people are too cowardly to go against the herd. Sad but true. 🤷♂️
