This reads like historical backlash against DnD, comic books, rock music, explicit lyrics, Somy Walkmans turning us into zombies, and the internet itself.
Very active social bubbles, yet the high minds of just a few decades ago fretted society would collapse and they’d be helpless since they’re so reliant on externalization of their real needs.
Can’t help but conclude this is less about fear of the state of the aggregate and more like personal existential dread if everyone is lost in goggles they won’t want to wipe your but in your care home years.