The Future of Psychology

“At first psychologist will be called to address the panic and paranoia associated with forced cultural intimacy.” – Douglas Rushkoff, The Future of Psychology, Part two of the way technology effects psychology,

I found this article by Douglas Rushkoff very interesting. Very rarely do you hear that people are taking time out to sit down with a licensed psychology practitioner to discuss the emotional and mental woes that they experience from day to day that effect their personal and professional lives. I question the state of this country pre-internet. The resources and availability of information can be beneficial in some cases but I think that the expected savvied usage of the internet present some hidden psychological problems for individuals. A community represents culture, beliefs, values, and a sense of togetherness. The global community such as the internet represents the previously stated magnified. The options and information available can cause someone to seek some counseling in some manner. It can be a friend, a relative or a customer service representative. Someone could go stir crazy with making decision for the best buy or selecting the best education or choosing the best vehicle. Two many options can generate a level of fear. Afraid of making a decision and then being afraid of making the decision too early and then finding out you could have made a better choice. Repetition of these actions can cause someone to never make steps forward in life and consistently live in fear. Who said life was easy. With every choice comes a reward or regret. The choice to join the global community comes with choices, many of them, so began to address doubt, fear and reluctantly because of inadequate experience of internet usage and jump right in. There will be plenty of psychologists available to help you figure out where the stem of emotional stresses rooted and they can be found on the internet. PICK ONE!