The numbers are in: Americans are lonely. The Washington Post examines this trend with a new series, “Plugged In, Left Out.” Written by consumer technology reporter Tatum Hunter and a product of Help Desk, The Post’s personal technology destination, the series will chronicle the people impacted and the role that technology is playing in loneliness across America. Her stories and guides will also offer potential solutions to combat it.
“Technology can often help us foster relationships and distract from the everyday qualms of life, but other times, it can also make us feel worse,” said Yun-Hee Kim, personal technology editor. “The role of technology in exacerbating loneliness is one that deserves scrutiny and innovative solutions. The Post will walk readers through our findings to give them the tools to live happier and healthier lives.”
Additionally, the design elements within the series, including photos and illustrations, will have alt-text to ensure those with visual impairments can access the reporting and the interactive elements will be visible for those who are color blind.
The series is launching with an in-depth story about individuals who quit social media and why they did it. To help readers evaluate their current relationship with social media, The Post also has a quiz with a series of questions readers can answer with helpful advice at the end. Future “Plugged In, Left Out” stories can be found here.
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