Loneliness and mental/emotional health impacts of hyperconnectivity require tourism and city design to prioritize relational experiences and bonding opportunities, shifting design priority from pure technology optimization to human connection.
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Dr. Nisha Abu BakrEvidence Quote
“in a very hyper-connected world we also see a heightened sense of loneliness that has happened during the pandemic as well so uh how do we use smart technology to create a relational sort of work when people travel”
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Reimagined Cities: Can Cities Leverage Urban Design & Tech to Attract the Next Generation Traveler?— Intelligence SquaredCreated: 8/13/2026, 7:46:07 AM
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