Have We Become Too Connected ?

At a time when our days are dictated by notifications, Have We Become Too Connected ? questions the role technology plays in our lives. Drawing on data from the ITU, the World Bank, WHO, scientific studies and international surveys published between 2024 and 2025, this book paints a complete picture : 74 % of the world's inhabitants are online, but 2.6 billion people remain disconnected and gaps persist between rich and poor countries, women and men, urban and rural areas. It explores how remote work transforms jobs, how telehealth revolutionises access to care, and what excessive screen exposure does to mental health, sleep and social relationships. It highlights initiatives such as the right to disconnect and digital inclusion programmes while revealing the economic benefits of cashless payments and online services.

Publisher : Five Minutes - Series : ÉCHOS DU QUOTIDIEN. This mini book offers a rigorous yet accessible analysis of hyper connectivity and proposes practical avenues for regaining a digital balance. A must read to rethink your relationship with screens and give meaning back to your interactions.