The Stolen Digital Generation Вђ“ Azmath Apr 2026

The "Stolen Digital Generation" refers to a generation experiencing a loss of cognitive autonomy, emotional well-being, and authentic connection due to the attention economy, which harvests user time for corporate profit. Digital platforms and social media, engineered with persuasive design, create compulsive usage cycles, resulting in fragmented attention spans and increased mental health issues like anxiety and loneliness.