Global day of the socket challenges people to separate the connection from the technology

San Diego – Global Unpluggening Day, an event with combating an increasing digital dependency, is a challenge for people to separate from technology for 24 hours.

The latest data shows the depth of technological immersion into modern life. According to the US general surgeon, every third US -grown -up is “almost constantly” online, while social interaction has shifted dramatically. For people between the ages of 15 and 24, the time spent personally with friends has dropped by almost 70% over two decades.

The average person now spends 4 hours and 37 minutes a day on your phone – more than a whole day or six days a month.

Dr. Dave Clarke, President of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, warns of the possible consequences. “The information current that comes from so many different locations threatens to focus on ourselves to concentrate on ourselves,” he said.

Clarke recommends planning moments of joy – a walk, an art project or a conversation with a friend.

“You want to think about what would be fun,” he said. “Some people immediately know what that will be while others have to experiment.”

When CBS 8 asked whether students of the state of San Diego could give up their devices, most were skeptical.

“I don't think it would be very difficult,” said one person. Another added: “I have to be connected in any way.”

The global day of the socket begins on Friday at sunset and encourages the participants to connect with their immediate surroundings and connect again. Events throughout San Diego offer technical -free opportunities for commitment in the community.

Clarkes practical advice for those who find the separation difficult: “If you get an afternoon at all and try to make this consistent,” it can be advantageous.

For those who ask themselves whether a complete separation is possible, the answer could be in small, deliberate steps of screens and human connection.