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Re:A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the ... by refurb on Saturday May 25, 2024 @09:49PM (#40479225)
These people have always existed. In the 20th century we just called them “shut-ins”. People who socially isolate themselves.

As kids there would be the old run down house with an older man or lady who would rarely be seen. They would be dressed shabbily, and the house would be poorly maintained but livable.

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Re:A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the ... by chasil on Sunday May 26, 2024 @02:22AM (#40480133)
These people weren't always bathed in the desires of a global culture (that does not work).
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Re:A shrinking life: Why some Asian youth withdraw from the ... by hammyhavoc on Sunday May 26, 2024 @03:27AM (#40480315)
Equally, I know plenty of "Bruce Wayne" types who don't live in crappy conditions, are highly in-demand for their skills and extensive knowledge, but are very much asocial when it comes to in-person stuff.
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