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Ditching small talk for small screens: How students use phones to avoid social interaction

The phenomenon is part of a larger trend of antisocial behavior on campus linked to students’ fear of perception and a desire for escapism.

By Conner Sund / Senior Staff Illustrator
Columbia students discuss using their phones to appear busy and avoid social interaction on campus.
By Taylor Graham • February 20, 2024 at 4:46 AM













































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