I wasn’t alive 50 years ago so I can’t really compare. I would say however that not being dead, mutilated or starving is more important than deep connections with other humans.

I do get your point that many people feel this has been eroded by social media and online culture.

However it’s a tiny blip and I think in 5-10 years we will see the terminally online years (~2016-2030) as a weird period in history.

Of course this is highly subjective and depends a lot on your age and where in the world you live as well…