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Meaning of digital autism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Autism-like symptoms thought to result from excessive screen time.

uncountable

Examples

“The authors have considered digital autism from the perspective of the most pressing problem of our time […]”
“Freedom from reality and its objectivity can lead a human being not only to self-development and creativity but to the highest degree of loneliness and digital autism (Kuss, D.J., Griffiths, M.D., Karila, L., & Billieux, J., 2014). It can also amplify escapism and suicidal ideas typical of borderline cases and conditions.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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