During the 1990s, the emergence of the Internet and personal computers led to Americans spending less time together and more time alone. The accessibility of information and entertainment at the click of a button allowed individuals to retreat into their own personal bubbles, consuming content and communicating online without the need for face-to-face interaction. This shift in technology also impacted how people socialized, worked, and entertained themselves, ultimately contributing to a decrease in in-person interactions and an increase in solitary activities.
