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More often than not, public places are filled 
with people looking at their phones rather 
than each other.

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It’s a clear sign that society’s interdependence 
on technology has created a culture that 
lacks social skills.

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We have forgotten how to connect with other 
people. The result is we end up yelling our 
opinions on social media without care for 
each other.

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Wall Street Journal writer Jennifer Wallace 
noted that, “Chitchat is an important social 
lubricant, helping to build empathy and a 
sense of community.”

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I challenge you to regularly take time to 
notice the people around you and connect 
with them. As you open yourself to connecting 
with other people,

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you’ll find your outlook on society will 
change. I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the 
Winner’s Minute.