[cersei]

Probably the long-term effects of COVID which causes exhaustion, brain fog, depression, etc... Combined perhaps by people having had time to reset and reflect on their life. Combined by the fact that the planet and democracy are dying.

These are theories of course, but I don't think one has to always look for very complex or technology related answers.

[rpmisms]

I haven't noticed any direct effects from my three bouts of COVID, but I have noticed a general decline after not being allowed out of my house for 8 months straight.